Scotland: Action short of strike
Essex fire chiefs urged to oppose Westminster frontline 999 cuts
The second day of lawful strike action called by firefighters and 999 control staff in Essex will end at 6pm this evening. However fire chiefs have ordered that staff will not be allowed to return to work – from 6pm tonight and right through the night, Essex firefighters will be locked-out again...
Essex strikes - day two
Having been locked-out without pay overnight by fire chiefs, Essex firefighters have commenced their second day of short strikes. Alan Chinn-Shaw, essex fbu secretary said: “Yesterday’s short strike was solid and the vibrant picket lines showed the determination of frontline professionals to oppose...
Video: Why are Essex taking industrial action?
In this video Riccardo La Torre, chair of the FBU in Essex, and Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, explain why firefighters and emergency 999 control staff in Essex have begun industrial action.
Essex firefighters and 999 control strike in fight against cuts – locked out three days without pay
Essex firefighters and 999 control staff will begin strike action at 09.00 today (Wednesday) in their continuing fight against huge frontline cuts to the fire and rescue service in Essex. Essex County Fire and Rescue Authority (ECFRA) plan to cut at least 179 firefighters and control staff resulting...
Essex fire service set for industrial action
Firefighters and 999 control staff in Essex are preparing to take industrial action 14 – 16 January in a dispute over frontline cuts and staffing conditions. Essex County Fire and Rescue Service (ECFRS) plan to cut at least 179 firefighters and control staff resulting in a 25% reduction in full time...
