‘We present this award in recognition of 25 years of commitment to the union, the fire service and the public who we serve’ 12 Dec, 2018 Blog These are the words written on the certificate presented to FBU members, alongside a specially commissioned badge, who have...
Challenge and opportunity 08 Dec, 2018 Blog Francis Beckett explains how the War and the vision of its general secretary transformed the FBU. The Second World War...
James Watt Street fire 50 years on 16 Nov, 2018 Blog 50 years on from the James Watt Street fire which killed 22 people, Denise Christie, Scottish secretary, reflects on the...
Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 5 - 9 November 2018 14 Nov, 2018 Blog The parties concluded their arguments on the sex and race discrimination claims on day 5 and the government responded to our...
Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 4 - 8 November 2018 09 Nov, 2018 Blog Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 4 - 8 November 2018 The day started with a detailed examination...
Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 3 – 7 November 2018 09 Nov, 2018 Blog Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 3 – 7 november 2018 Introduction The hearing deals with appeals...
Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 2 07 Nov, 2018 Blog Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 2 6 NOVEMBER 2018 Following on from the update from day 1, which...
Age discrimination pension case Court of Appeal update: day 1 – 5 November 2018 06 Nov, 2018 Blog You will be aware that the two cases regarding age discrimination relating to protection, both judges and firefighters are...
You can't put a label on anybody 22 Oct, 2018 Blog Everyone has a story to tell, but few can be as fascinating as that of firefighter and former ‘kinky boot’ manufacturer Steve...
To serve as a Labour MP is an honour, not a right 11 Sep, 2018 Blog A lifetime’s entitlement to a parliamentary seat is utterly undemocratic says FBU general secretary Matt Wrack --- THE FIRE...
