CLG open letter is an insult to firefighters
‘Unworkable’ proposal for firefighter pension scheme provokes strike vote
Firefighters will vote during the summer on strike action over an ‘unworkable’ pension scheme proposal that they say could lead to thousands facing the sack as they get older. The Fire Brigades Union decision to hold a strike vote after almost two years of negotiations was prompted when Westminster...
Essex fire dispute ends
The long-running industrial dispute in Essex fire and rescue service has been brought to an end following months of detailed negotiations. Fire crews voted 2 to 1 to accept the settlement terms negotiated and recommended by their union leaders. Keith Handscomb, FBU executive council member: “This...
Union postpones strike called for 5th September as talks enter crucial phase
The Fire Brigades Union has postponed the short duration strike action called for 5th September following crucial talks held today between senior managers and FBU negotiators. General Secretary, Matt Wrack: “Talks on all the issues in dispute have continued throughout August and further progress was...
Gleam of hope in Essex fire dispute
There is new hope of a breakthrough in the dispute between Essex fire and rescue service and the county’s firefighters, the Fire Brigades Union said today. Following an agreement between FBU general secretary Matt Wrack and Essex deputy chief fire officer Adam Eckley, planned strikes later this week...
Operationally sensitive plans lead Essex fire crews to call off selected periods of industrial action to guarantee public safety during Olympic mountain bike event in Essex
FBU General Secretary, Matt Wrack, has decided to cancel two short periods of strike action and one period of 999-calls-only action on the weekend of 11th and 12th August following receipt of operationally sensitive information about Essex fire and rescue service plans in readiness for the Olympics...
