Conference notes that since FBU conference 2018 there have been significant developments regarding investigations into the Grenfell Tower fire. Last year the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) heard...
Conference notes current FBU affiliation to the International Campaigns ‘Hands Off Venezuela’ and ‘Venezuela Solidarity Campaign’. Conference further notes the coup attempt of 30th April 2019 that...
We are horrified by the mass murder of 51 people in Christchurch, New Zealand on the 15th March 2019. Many other men, women and children were also seriously injured in this horrendous attack...
Conference notes the contents of the Executive Council Policy Statement to Conference 2019 (issued to all Members in March 2019) which addresses, among other issues, the issue of National Officers and...
Conference notes the result of the recent consultative ballot of FBU Members. The ballot consisted of two questions, firstly on the employers recent proposal on pay and, secondly, o the union’s...
As part of the functioning of our democratic Union, we have regular elections. These elections can be costly, but it is important that Members have a proper say in who represents them. We recognise...
Conference recognises the Branch Officials Handbook has played an important part in helping Branch Officials to effectively run their Branches and carry out Union duties. The handbook has also been an...
Conference notes the importance of social media in promoting our Union’s aims and objectives. Conference also notes the importance of the fundamental right of freedom of speech. However, Conference...
Conference notes with concern that the film commissioned by our Union to commemorate our Centenary omitted to have any mention or inclusion of our LGBT Section. LGBT Members understand and accept that...
Conference believes that a strong and organised Retained membership is an invaluable asset to this Union. Retained Duty System firefighters make up around a third of the UK’s operational firefighters...
