Fire, Farage and his first anniversary in post: LabourList interviews FBU General Secretary Steve Wright
The headquarters of the Fire Brigades Union has a poignant reminder of the job’s cost, with the names…
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FBU on ‘industrial footing’ as general secretary prepared for strikes this year
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Steve Wright has said his union is putting its members on “an industrial…
Usdaw leadership election looms as Paddy Lillis to retire – after Christina McAnea warns ‘no vacancy’ at Unison
The general secretary of retail workers’ union Usdaw Paddy Lillis will step down in July, the Labour-affiliated union…
Interview: New FBU general secretary on the danger of austerity, fighting Reform at work and socialism starting at home
New general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union Steve Wright has warned the government against “any return to…
FBU general secretary election: Matt Wrack loses bid for fifth term
Long-serving Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has lost his bid for re-election, after facing a challenge…
Budget 2024: FBU warns Tory austerity ‘needs to stop’ to rebuild fire services
The Fire Brigades Union has called on the government to rebuild the nation’s fire service after more than…
FBU: Staff shortages due to Omicron left entire fire station without firefighters
The Fire Brigades Union has revealed that a fire and rescue station was left without a single firefighter…
Labour to force vote to protect leaseholders from cladding costs
Labour will force a parliamentary vote to protect leaseholders across the country from “intolerable” cladding costs highlighting today…
FBU slams “stomach-churning” disregard for safety by cladding makers
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised cladding manufacturers on the basis of Grenfell inquiry evidence for a “total…
FBU slams 2% pay bump for firefighters and control staff as “insulting”
The Fire Brigades Union has condemned a 2% pay bump proposed by employers and described the offer as…
