Conference recognises the value of non-Grey Book membership. Our national education programme, plays a vital role in educating (politically and otherwise) Members, Officials and future Officials. The...
This Conference recognises the importance of a vibrant, inclusive and fully involved membership and in particular the role younger and newer Members (for example, Members under 30 years of age or 10...
Conference is appalled at the handling of the inquest into the death of Zane Gbangbola, a 7 year old boy who tragically lost his life on 8th February 2014 during the severe flooding on the River...
Conference is appalled that millions of Congolese have lost their lives in a conflict that the United Nations describes as the deadliest in the world since World War Two and which has also been...
Conference recognises the budget pressures on Fire Authorities across the UK caused largely by the lack of a long term investment strategy by central Government to underpin the demands of a modern...
This Conference notes that the anti-trade union laws – not just the 2016 Trade Union Act, but multiple laws going back to 1980 – continually undermine workers’ ability to organise and campaign. They...
Conference notes the reports of an increase in earthquake activity in Lancashire since Cuadrilla was granted a licence to frack for gas. Conference is also concerned that the granting of those...
Conference, May 2017 saw the dissolution of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Authority (GMFRA) and the legal responsibility for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) taken by the...
Conference recognises the worrying use of bonuses within the public sector generally and more closely within our own Fire and Rescue Services. Buckinghamshire has seen in excess of £500,000 in bonuses...
Conference notes that in 19 out of 29 European countries there is some provision for worker’s representation on company boards, and a study based on interviews with worker board representatives in 13...