Industrial action

As Firefighter went to press, the Minimum Service Levels Bill was on its way to becoming law Under it, “minimum service regulations” in fire and rescue, health, education, transport, nuclear decommis­sioning and border security will enable employers to sack union members if they do not work on...

While the FBU’s own strike action has been put on hold pending the outcome of a ballot on the revised pay offer, disputes in other sectors have been escalating. (photo credit Paul Box/Report Digital) National disputes are currently live in rail, mail, health, schools, higher education and the civil...

Merseyside FBU members are taking action short of strike in response to staffing issues. They are refusing to undertake pre-arranged overtime for up to six months; 88% of members voted for the action on an 82% turnout. It is in response to a reduction in night-time staffing numbers in control, new...

Government’s legislation to stop public sector workers taking effective strike action is unprecedented since wartime, says the Institute of Employment Rights The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has only six pages and, if and when it becomes law, would replace the Transport (Minimum Service...