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New anti-strikes law will ‘poison’ industrial relations, ministers warned

New laws requiring minimum levels of service from ambulance staff, firefighters and railway workers during industrial action risk triggering a fresh clash with the unions, ministers have been warned. Business Secretary Grant Shapps has claimed the ...

10 Jan 2023 at 11:56

Shapps on collision course with unions over minimum service levels laws

Trade unions and ministers are on course for a fresh clash after Grant Shapps set out new laws requiring minimum levels of service from ambulance staff, firefighters and railway workers during industrial action. The proposals were condemned as ...

10 Jan 2023 at 16:47

Unions should not comply with new minimum service laws, says FBU chief

Unions are being urged to build a campaign to defy the controversial new law on minimum levels of service during strikes. Fire Brigades Union (FBU) general secretary Matt Wrack called for “mass non-cooperation and non-compliance” with the ...

25 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Firefighters accept revised pay deal to avert strikes

Firefighters have voted to accept a pay deal aimed at averting strike action, with a union leader hailing the settlement as a “testament to the power of collective action”. An improved offer was made in February to the Fire Brigades ...

06 Mar 2023 at 16:25

Union leader says pay offer ‘a step forward’ as firefighters set to accept deal

Firefighters are expected to accept a pay offer aimed at averting strikes later on Monday, with a union leader branding the proposed deal a “step forward” achieved through collective bargaining. A revised offer was made in February ...

06 Mar 2023 at 11:08

New TUC president launches attack on Government

The new president of the TUC has hit out at the Government over its “toxic cocktail” of attacks against unions. Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, was elected as TUC president at the end of the TUC Congress ...

13 Sept 2023 at 13:05

Fire brigade needs to reform to provide ‘best possible service’ says report

Firefighters will not be able to provide the “best possible service” to people in need unless the fire service is urgently reformed, a report claims. His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services, Andy Cooke, said the ...

20 Jan 2023 at 18:19

Union seeks Labour support for compensation for firefighters who develop cancer

Firefighters who have developed cancer and other diseases through their work deserve compensation, their union is urging. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is seeking support from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer for funding to also ...

28 Dec 2023 at 00:01

Fire Brigades Union chief launches fresh attack on strike regulations

A union leader has launched a fresh attack on moves to ensure a set level of service during strikes in the fire service, saying they have “bemused” firefighters. New rules have been announced aimed at ensuring fire and rescue ...

09 Feb 2024 at 09:56

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Firefighters to be consulted on strike action over ‘devastating’ cuts

Firefighters in Scotland are to be consulted on strike action over a “devastating package of cuts” according to their union. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will begin consulting members on taking strike action in opposition ...

13 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Firefighters’ strikes postponed after increased pay offer

Strikes by firefighters have been postponed following an increased pay offer during lengthy talks with employers, it was announced on Thursday. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said it has been offered a 7% pay rise ...

09 Feb 2023 at 12:21

Fire union chief not hopeful Grenfell inquiry will lead to change

A firefighters’ leader has voiced frustration at the progress of the Grenfell Tower inquiry and said he is not hopeful that it will lead to significant change. Matt Wrack, general secretary of the Fire Brigades ...

09 Jun 2022 at 21:10

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