Maternity Uniform

This Annual Conference notes the progress made by some Fire & Rescue Services in updating their maternity policies using the FBU Model Maternity policy as guidance, but is concerned that the issue of maternity uniform is still a big problem for our women members whilst pregnant. Conference believes that if the Fire & Rescue Service is serious about wanting to retain and recruit more women, then it needs to seriously look at the provisions of such uniform and ensure that where good policies are written that they are implemented correctly. Conference calls on all Brigade Officials to revisit the Brigade’s Maternity policy with their management and when doing so to emphasise the importance of correct fitting maternity wear for our women members to be available through all stages of pregnancy. We further call upon the Executive Council to report progress of this issue back to Annual Conference 2008.