Industrial action

Firefighters across England have continued their strike action against attacks on their pensions by the Westminster government. The FBU executive council met in Buckinghamshire today to hear reports of the action. Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “The FBU congratulates our members across...

The FBU remains united as firefighters in England continue their strike action over the government’s unaffordable and unsustainable pension changes. Below are messages of solidarity from Control members as well as the FBU in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Sharon Riley, executive council...

Firefighters in England continue their strike action over the government’s plans to lay regulations for an unfair, unaffordable and unsustainable pension scheme. Firefighters walked out at 18:00 on Friday 31 October and will not return to work until 18:00 Tuesday 4 November. Matt Wrack, FBU general...

Firefighters in England, currently undertaking four days of strike action until 4 November over the governments implementation of an unfair, unaffordable and unsustainable pension scheme, have received more messages of support from other trade unions. Christine Blower, National Union of Teachers...

Firefighters in England striking over the next four days have received numerous messages of support and solidarity. Here are just some below. Frances O’Grady, TUC general secretary, said: “Once again the government is showing its contempt for public service workers. Evidence warns that raising the...

The fire strike called for the coming weekend in England has been averted in Wales as a result of a significant change of direction by the Welsh government. While the Westminster government continue to ignore the concerns raised by firefighters, the Welsh government have now suggested an improved...

Watch Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, explain why firefighters are outraged about the governments pension proposals and why a four day strike has been called.

Firefighters in England today announced a significant escalation of strike action, with four days of strikes commencing on 31 October until 4 November. This follows a refusal from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) to bring any new offer to the table over pensions, despite...

Reacting to the publication of a review by Bruce Carr QC that alleges union intimidation of strike breaking forces during industrial disputes, Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “This review, a tax payer funded exercise on behalf of the Tory Party, is a series of smears against the Fire...