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Checking Orlando's Pulse

09 Sep, 2016 By William Murphy

Firefighters in the Florida city of Orlando responded to the worst mass shooting in recent US history. William Murphy reports on how they coped and how they plan to recover. In the early hours of Sunday 12 June, 29-year-old Omar Mateen walked into the gay nightclub Pulse in Orlando, Florida and...

Solidarity with Turkish firefighters

29 Jun, 2016

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Dear Brother/Sister SOLIDARITY WITH TURKISH FIREFIGHTERS Please find attached for your information, a letter of solidarity which has been sent to Turkish firefighters following the bombings yesterday...

FBU statement on the EU referendum result

24 Jun, 2016 By infobo

Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, responding to the announcement that the UK has voted to leave the European Union, said: “The Westminster government must respect the outcome of yesterday’s referendum and take action to implement it. “The resignation of David Cameron will not...

EU Referendum Result: Build Unity; Defend Jobs, Rights and Services

24 Jun, 2016

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Dear Brother/Sister EU Referendum Result: Build Unity; Defend Jobs, Rights and Services Yesterday the people of the UK voted to leave the European Union. The Westminster government must respect that...

EU consultation on the draft TTIP sustainable impact assessment report

08 Jun, 2016

This is the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) submission to the EU consultation on the TTIP sustainable impact assessment.

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FBU sends solidarity message to European firefighters tackling 'worst flooding in decades'

07 Jun, 2016 By infobo

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has paid tribute to the work of fire service personnel across Europe who have been dealing with the fallout of devastating flooding. Residents in Germany, France, Austria and the Czech Republic have witnessed the worst flooding in decades which has led to the deaths of...

European Union and Trade Unions - Costs, Benefits and Policy. A report for the Fire Brigades Union

01 Jun, 2016

Following the decision of Conference regarding the forthcoming EU referendum, please find attached a document written for the Executive Council as part of the consideration of the issue. The policy of the union is as set out in the Conference statement. This is provided to assist officials in...

Tributes paid to former FBU general secretary Ken Cameron

17 May, 2016 By infobo

The Fire Brigades Union is extremely saddened to hear of the death of its former general secretary Ken Cameron who died Monday, 16 May 2016 at the age of 74. Ken Cameron, who led the FBU through some very challenging times during his leadership between 1980 and 2000, was very well liked and...

Firefighters vote to remain in the European Union

12 May, 2016 By infobo

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) today voted to remain in the European Union following a lengthy debate at the union's annual conference in Blackpool. Firefighters from across the UK heard persuasive arguments from both sides of the debate before agreeing to remain. Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary...

Firefighters' union appalled at former TUC chief's joint article with Cameron

28 Apr, 2016 By infobo

Responding to the joint article on the EU referendum in the Guardian from former TUC general secretary Brendan Barber and David Cameron, Fire Brigades Union (FBU) leader Matt Wrack said: “This is appalling. The former general secretary of the TUC has lined up with a Tory prime minister to support...

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