Certification Officer report into the financial affairs of the Fire Brigades Union
Steve Wright elected as FBU general secretary
The Fire Brigades Union has elected a new general secretary. 8,648 FBU members voted in the election, a turnout of 29%. Steve Wright received 5,188 votes (59%), with the incumbent Matt Wrack receiving 3,436 (41%). Voting ran from 10 December to 14 January. Steve Wright has served as Vice President...
FBU at TUC LGBT+ conference
The FBU sent a delegation of four to this year’s TUC LGBT+ conference in London in June. A motion from the FBU LGBT+ section focused on challenging the Conservatives’ plans to deport immigrants and failed asylum seekers to Rwanda. The FBU LGBT+ committee considered this to be an important issue for...
FBU welcomes news that Labour set to scrap 'authoritarian' anti union laws
The Fire Brigades Union has welcomed news that the government is set to scrap 'authoritarian' anti trade union laws introduced by the Conservatives. Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack said: "Firefighters and other working people will say good riddance to these authoritarian and...
FBU general secretary calls for justice ahead of Durham Miners' Gala
This year, Durham Miners' Gala will mark the 40th anniversary of the miners' strike with thousands gathering on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the Gala, FBU general secretary Matt Wrack said: “As we gather in our thousands for the Durham Big Meeting, the UK is at a turning point. After more than...
