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Steve Wright elected as FBU general secretary

By Michael Chessum
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...

Social Media Posts: Legal Action Undertaken

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To: All Members Social Media Posts: Legal Action Undertaken On 14 November 2024 the Assistant General Secretary Bro Ben Selby issued Circular: 2024HOC0425BS ‘Election campaigning: an appeal for...

Executive Council Statement: Social Media Posts

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Dear Brother/Sister Executive Council Statement: Social Media Posts The Executive Council has issued the following statement in relation to recent social media posts. Executive Council Statement...
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FBU launches wide-ranging plan to tackle sexual harassment

The FBU’s executive council has announced a wide-ranging plan to tackle sexual harassment, following the publication of an independent report into the issue. In recent years, scandals involving sexual misconduct and misogyny have rocked other unions, most notably the GMB, TSSA and Royal College of...
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FBU executive council statement: immediate ceasefire

By Ben Duncan-Duggal
The Fire Brigades Union executive council today approved the following statement in relation to the situation in Israel and Gaza. The House of Commons is expected to vote on amendments calling for a ceasefire this evening. The FBU calls on the UK Government, Labour Party leadership and all MPs to...
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