Conference notes that resolution ‘Underpayment of Continual Professional Development (CPD) Payments to Members’ from Conference 2022 instructed the Executive Council (EC) to support brigade Officials...
(As amended by Hereford and Worcester) Since the end of the pay dispute 2002-2004 and the changes to the Grey Book which were then introduced in relation to duty systems, Fire and Rescue Services...
(As amended by Hereford and Worcester) There is likely to be a general election in 2024. While the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) prepares for this, the union cannot just simply wait for a changing of the...
(As amended by Hereford and Worcester) The fire and rescue service has a significant crisis of discrimination, harassment, bullying and other forms of oppression. This includes mistreatment of...
(As amended by Hereford and Worcester) Since Conference in May 2022, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has conducted a vigorous and sustained pay campaign. The campaign has made significant progress, but...
On 5th May 2023, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio “Lula” da Silva at a meeting with Rishi Sunak called for the freedom of Julian Assange. His support is part of a growing international clamour for his...
On May 9 2023, the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill had its third reading in the House of Lords, it is important to note that while the Lords can propose amendments, the commons majority held by...
Conference notes that on Saturday 6th May 2023, a number of republican protestors were arrested in central London, whilst attending an approved demonstration of the Coronation. Conference believes...
Conference notes that new rules on voter identification were used for the first time on 4 May 2023 in the local government elections. On 5 May, the press reported that the chair of the Electoral...
Conference recognises that the Fire Brigades Union re-affiliation to the Labour Party in 2015 was in part due to the relationship that our union enjoyed with Jeremy Corbyn. Conference notes with...