Wrack denounces Tory anti-strike bill after FBU postpones calling of strikes
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has denounced the government’s anti-strike bill as an “absolutely disgraceful attack”…
Matt Wrack
Lords defeats on public order bill show fight against anti-strike plans not over
MPs had a late one in the Commons last night debating the government’s minimum service levels bill. Despite…
Firefighters to take industrial action following “decisive” strike ballot result
The Fire Brigades Union has announced that firefighters will take strike action following a ballot that saw 88% vote…
Failing to unequivocally condemn anti-strike proposals is an own goal by Labour
Union leaders have denounced government plans to further crack down on the right to strike. Addressing the Commons…
FBU says plan for new curbs on strikes an “outrage in a so-called democracy”
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has said government plans to further curb workers’ right to strike…
FBU announces strike ballot after demands for increased pay offer rejected
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced that nearly 33,500 members will be balloted on industrial action after…
The trade union movement spoke with one voice and demanded an election now
The trade union movement spoke with one voice last night in demanding a general election – now. Addressing…
Workers facing “scale of hardship I have never seen”, Matt Wrack warns
Matt Wrack has warned that workers are facing a “scale of hardship I have never seen” as wages…
WATCH: Dodds declares fires must be “wake-up call” for action on climate crisis
Labour’s Anneliese Dodds has declared that the fires that have been seen breaking out across the country must…
FBU votes to remain affiliated but source says “real discontent” remains
Delegates at the FBU conference have voted to remain affiliated to the Labour Party, but a source told…
