Pensions update
Matt Wrack's letter to members on strike action and a response to government
Fire Brigades Union general secretary, Matt Wrack, has written to members about the fourth strike over pensions and recent correspondence with the government in Westminster. Read circular 2013HOC0622MW.
Firefighters to strike in England and Wales for fourth time after government worsens pension proposals
Firefighters in England and Wales who are forced to retire before 60 as a result of declining fitness could now receive pensions of just over £9,000 a year as a result of the latest government proposals. After withdrawing proposals made on 19 June, the government now plans to punish firefighters who...
Firefighters urged to vote 'yes' in ballot on additional, non-strike action over pensions
The fight against the government’s attacks on pensions and retirement age is at a critical stage. Fire Brigades Union officials across the country have reported that firefighters are keen to campaign in other ways on non-strike days to maximise pressure on the government. As a result, the FBU’s...
Update on pensions: FBU responds to letter from Fire Minister worsening offer to firefighters
Three hours before firefighters were due to go on strike on Friday (1 November), CLG Fire Minister Brandon Lewis wrote to the Fire Brigades Union saying he was withdrawing pension proposals that the government had made on 19 June if the strike proceeded. Although the FBU did not accept the 19 June...
