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Unions poised to back policy of defiance against UK law restricting strikes

Motion at TUC congress rejecting minimum service levels likely to be a political headache for Labour leader

The Guardian - UK

Bibby Stockholm migrant housing plans could face fire union legal challenge

The firefighters’ union accused ministers of a ‘callous disregard’ for the safety of those onboard.

The Independent UK

Female firefighters in Kent made to strip to underwear in front of male colleagues, union says

FBU says ‘unnecessary, degrading practice’ at Kent fire and rescue service must end

The Guardian - UK

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Hero firefighters diagnosed with cancer at rate 1.6 times higher than UK population

There are calls for firefighters to receive health screenings after it was revealed those who served at the Grenfell Tower disaster had been diagnosed with terminal cancer

Daily Mirror

‘Deeply troubling’ bullying and harassment at fire and rescue services – report

The report focuses on the values and culture of all 44 fire and rescue services in England.

The Independent UK

Union leader urges TUC to unite in defying planned anti-strike law

Fire Brigades Union chief says joint action needed to oppose ‘pernicious’ minimum service levels bill

The Guardian - UK

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

Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has called for ‘mass non-compliance’ with the proposed laws.

The Independent UK

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The Chancellor has 'stuck up two fingers to workers', says Fire Brigades Union boss

Matt Wrack said that the spring Budget did nothing for low-paid workers and their families and that the Government had learnt nothing from a year of strikes

Wales Online

Firefighters call off strike action as union accepts new backdated pay offer

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said members voted "overwhelmingly" to accept a pay settlement is for 7% backdated to July 2022, plus an additional 5% from July 2023

Daily Mirror

Teachers blast Education Secretary Gillian Keegan over strike talks jibe

Teachers react with fury after Ms Keegan said other public unions had paused strike action but not the National Education Union

Evening Standard

Firefighters call off strike action but Greater Manchester crews question if new pay offer is enough

."Frontline firefighters and control room staff will make the decision on whether this pay offer is considered a real improvement."

Manchester Evening News

Firefighters' strike postponed as union prepares to vote on new pay offer

STRIKE action by firefighters has been postponed following an increased pay offer from Fire and Rescue Service employers.

The National (Scotland)

Fire Brigades Union warns of strikes ‘as last resort’ without pay talks progress

Strike dates expected to be announced on Thursday if talks fail

The Independent UK

Fire Brigades Union warns of strikes without pay talks progress

The union said it hopes to resolve the dispute without a strike, and is giving employers chance to come forward with an improved offer.

The Independent UK

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Liverpool Echo

Firefighters to walk out after 'losing more than £4,000 a year'

The FBU has given the government until February 9 to come forward with an improved offer on the 5% offered in November last year

Chronicle Live

Firefighters vote to strike for first time in 20 years over pay dispute

The Fire Brigades Union has called on employers and the Government to make a 'credible' new pay offer within 10 days to avoid industrial action

Evening Standard

Firefighters and teachers to walk out over pay as public sector strikes spread

Walkout at schools on Wednesday after talks fail while Fire Brigades Union latest to announce action

Manchester Evening News

Firefighters 'struggling with cost of living crisis' and 'raw pay deal', says Andy Burnham

The mayor also slammed the government for allowing '999 services to fall into a position where they can't serve the public'

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Manchester Evening News

Firefighters set to strike for first time in 20 years in pay row

The union said it was giving the Government and employers 10 days to make an improved offer

The Independent UK

Firefighters and control room staff vote to strike over pay

The Fire Brigades Union said it was giving the Government and employers 10 days to make an improved offer before deciding its next move.

The Independent UK

Firefighters vote for UK-wide strike over pay for first time in 20 years

FBU says it will not call action if a ‘significantly improved offer’ is made before 9 February

Daily Record

Firefighters in Scotland to strike after decisively backing industrial action

The industrial action comes after a ballot of over 30,000 firefighters and control room staff across the UK

Daily Mirror

Firefighters vote overwhelmingly to strike in historic 999 walkout

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) today said members had voted overwhelmingly for industrial action after more than a decade of real-terms pay cuts and a "derisory" offer by the government

Evening Standard

Army could be called in if firefighters vote to strike

The Fire Brigades’ Union is counting ballots on Friday but believes members will ‘overwhelmingly’ support industrial action

The Independent UK

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

The Chief Inspector of Fire and Rescue Services has said changes need to be made in its annual report.

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