Grenfell Tower Inquiry: “agenda of deregulation” key

By Ben Duncan-Duggal
The Fire Brigades Union lawyer for the inquiry has placed central importance on a government “agenda of deregulation, privatisation and marketisation” for causing the disaster. The comments were made as part of the opening statements for Module 6 of Phase 2 of the Grenfell inquiry. Phase 2 is...
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FBU wins landmark Covid discrimination ruling

By Ben Duncan-Duggal
The FBU has scored a win in a discrimination case against a fire and rescue service, having successfully argued that forcing staff with disabilities to use annual leave or TOIL when shielding amounted to discrimination. The case is thought to be the first where an employer has discriminated as a...

Employers employment appeal tribunal and immediate detriment

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Dear Brother/Sister EMPLOYERS EMPLOYMENT APPEAL TRIBUNAL AND IMMEDIATE DETRIMENT The employers’ appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal was heard 16 December 2020. It concerns the question whether...

Contribution increase

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15 September 2020 Dear Brother/Sister CONTRIBUTION INCREASE 2020 Thank you for your continued support of the Fire Brigades Union. Your membership is vital as we continue to support and work on behalf...
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Thoughts on phase 2 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry

By Dave Green
You may be forgiven for thinking that the Grenfell Tower Inquiry had concluded with the firefighters’ evidence in Phase 1 – given the intense media attention afforded to the actions of individual firefighters and the London Fire Brigade. But you are mistaken, Phase 2 has been up and running since...
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COVID-19 and the Grenfell Tower Inquiry: an update on the FBU’s work

By Dave Green
The need for physical distancing during the COVID-19 crisis has led to the suspension of many activities, including the phase 2 hearings of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI). Dave Green, FBU National Officer, gives an update on the FBU’s work following the Inquiry’s suspension on 16 March. Like other...
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Sexual orientation discrimination: your legal protections

By Thompsons Solicitors
Despite the great strides that have been taken over several decades, discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) workers remains an entrenched and very much a live issue for many in the workplace. The results of a survey of over 100,000 LGBT people in the UK that was...

Firefighter magazine, August/September 2019

Cover Firefighter magazine, August/September 2019
This issue of Firefighter celebrates the union’s successful pensions win, demonstrating why all firefighters should be members of the FBU. In addition to regional campaign updates, the union's campaign Grenfell: Never Again demands answers and action. Also in this issue: an extended feature written...

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