Maternity pay

Conference notes that since 2017 there have been five resolutions passed on maternity pay (‘End Pay Disparity’ Lancashire 2019, ‘Maternity Policies’ Cumbria 2022, ‘Levelling up of Maternity Provision’ Bedfordshire 2022 and two from the National Women’s Committee in both 2017 and 2018). These resolutions have not been actioned and the Grey Book has not been improved.

Conference believes that if women are to be truly valued within the fire and rescue service, that the postcode lottery on maternity pay must end.

Conference is saddened to see that resolutions are being passed through Conference numerous times with no action taking place. This must stop.

Conference instructs the Executive Council to commence negotiations through the National Joint Council immediately following Conference 2023 to raise the minimum standards within the Grey Book and to report back the progress to all Officials by November 2023.