Industrial action

As firefighters in England and Wales undertake another period of strike action over attacks on their pensions, the Fire Brigades Union has received many messages of support. Frances O’Grady, general secretary of the Trade Union Congress, said: “It is regrettable that the government is still not...

London firefighters attended the scene of a serious fire in Hackney this morning after strikebreaking crews failed to properly extinguish the blaze when they tackled it last night. Local residents took dramatic pictures of the fire as it swept through a house in Malpas Road at around 7.00pm. A...

Firefighters are demanding a national televised debate on government attacks on pensions with the English fire minister ahead of tomorrow’s day-long strike. A 24-hour strike — the longest yet in the three-year campaign — will take place from 9am on Thursday 12 June, with another set for 10am-5pm on...

As well as two periods of strike action on the 12 and 21 June, the Fire Brigades Union has called ‘action short of strike’ for all members in England, Scotland and Wales. The industrial action will involve: 1. A refusal to undertake voluntary overtime, non-contractual overtime or additional...

The Fire Brigades Union has made a short film explaining why firefighters are on strike over pensions. A 24-hour strike — the longest yet in the three-year campaign — will take place from 9am on Thursday 12 June, with another set for 10am-5pm on Saturday 21 June. In the clip, representatives from...

On the eve of a 24-hour strike in England and Wales by firefighters over their pensions, Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has recorded a video message to all union members. You can watch the video here.

Firefighters in England and Wales will strike again over attacks on their pensions after the government confirmed it would implement a new scheme without further negotiations. A 24-hour strike — the longest yet in the three-year campaign — will take place from 9am on Thursday 12 June, with another...

The FBU has released another video updating members and supporters on the latest developments in the pension campaign. In this clip, the unions general secretary discusses the prospect of two new strikes in June – including the campaigns first 24 hour action. You can watch the video here.