Industrial action

FBU responds to new Westminster fire minister’s letter

July 23, 2014 Government, Industrial action, Pensions

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In a circular to members Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, has paid tribute to all members who took part in the recent action over eight consecutive days, as well as updating members on discussions...

Eight day strike ends but industrial action continues

July 21, 2014 Government, Industrial action, Pensions

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Firefighters in England and Wales will today come to the end of eight consecutive days of strike action over pensions, however other forms of industrial action will continue from this evening with no...

Firefighters over half way through eight day pension strike action

July 17, 2014 Government, Industrial action, Pensions

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Firefighters in England and Wales are over half way through an eight day strike, as part of the continuing pensions dispute. Friday evening will see firefighters walkout from 11pm to 1am on Saturday...

Firefighters set to strike on eight consecutive days over government’s “vicious” pension attacks

July 04, 2014 Government, Industrial action, Pensions

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Firefighters in England and Wales will strike on eight consecutive days this month, saying that the current proposals by government are unacceptable, unworkable, unrealistic and nothing short of a “...

Firefighters to join mass strike action on 10 July

July 02, 2014 Cuts, Government, Industrial action, Pensions, Trade unions

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Firefighters in England and Wales will join hundreds of thousands of other public sector workers taking strike action on Thursday 10 July, the Fire Brigades Union has announced. The long-running...

In the coronavirus crisis, do workers have the right to strike?

Co-authored by Riccardo la Torre and Sacha Ismail Since the Covid-19 crisis hit, many workers, including those working in hospitals, libraries, construction and in the postal service, have taken unofficial industrial action to stand up for themselves and for safety. In the face of a government...

April 30, 2020 By Riccardo La Torre Campaigns, Covid-19, Industrial action, Trade unions

Fire Brigades Union suspends Surrey industrial action during COVID-19 outbreak

March 30, 2020 Covid-19, Health and Safety, Industrial action South East

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The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will temporarily suspend industrial action in Surrey from today to support their community through the coronavirus outbreak. Firefighters and control staff began a six-...

South East 999 call mergers “unsafe and unsustainable”

January 09, 2020 Control, Industrial action South East

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The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has issued a safety-critical notice after Surrey and West Sussex control rooms were merged, without an increase in staff. The union is concerned that emergency fire...

Support FBU members in Surrey

January 07, 2020 Industrial action South East

Circular: 2020HOC004MW

Dear Brother / Sister Support FBU Members in Surrey Following the registering of a Trade Dispute and a ballot for industrial action short of strike FBU members in Surrey commenced industrial action...

Surrey firefighters vote overwhelmingly for industrial action over Christmas

December 10, 2019 Industrial action South East

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Firefighters have today voted in favour of industrial action short of strike to commence on 24 December, running for six months. 94% voted in favour of action, with 72% of Surrey Fire Brigades Union...

FBU responds to new Westminster fire minister’s letter

News

Eight day strike ends but industrial action continues

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Firefighters over half way through eight day pension strike action

News

Firefighters set to strike on eight consecutive days over government’s “vicious” pension attacks

News

Firefighters to join mass strike action on 10 July

News

In the coronavirus crisis, do workers have the right to strike?

Fire Brigades Union suspends Surrey industrial action during COVID-19 outbreak

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South East 999 call mergers “unsafe and unsustainable”

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Support FBU members in Surrey

Circular: 2020HOC004MW

Surrey firefighters vote overwhelmingly for industrial action over Christmas

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