Merseyside fire control members voted to accept an improved offer following last minute negotiations in late December before they were due to go on strike.
FBU control room members had voted 100% to strike on a turnout of 92% and were set to strike for eight consecutive days from 27 December.
However, fire service management came forward with a revised offer during negotiations, which was accepted by members.
This agreement will improve the work-life balance of control room staff, as well as introducing an agreed duty shift system with a pay uplift of £6,880 per year. Staff will also be compensated if they agree to change shifts at short notice.
“This is a positive outcome for both fire control staff and the wider public in Merseyside, and demonstrates clearly the benefits of collective bargaining” said FBU general secretary Matt Wrack, congratulating local members and officials. “By sitting down with our employers, we were able to hammer out an agreement which was acceptable to all parties.”
Negotiations are still under way to resolve a wider dispute in Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.
