The Fire Brigades Union has postponed announcing strike dates while its members are balloted, BBC Radio 4's Today programme has been told
The threat of strike action by firefighters has been put on hold as union members consider a new pay offer.The Fire Brigades Union has postponed announcing strike dates while its members are balloted, BBC Radio 4's Today programme has been told.If strikes go ahead, it will be the first UK-wide fire strike over pay since 2003.
"We have achieved this increase because of the massive vote in favour of strike action by firefighters and control staff across the country, which made clear the strength of feeling among firefighters about cuts to their wages."The pay offer proposed by fire service employers is for 7% on nationally negotiated rates and continuous development payments backdated to 1 July 2022 - plus 5% from 1 July 2023.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
UK Firefighters' strike postponed as union votes over new pay offerStrike dates have been put on hold as union members are balloted over an improved pay offer.
Weiterlesen »
Firefighters postpone first strike in 20 years after being offered pay dealThe Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said this morning that they will not announce any strike dates while a ballot is ongoing.
Weiterlesen »
Large Fire Reported at Brockton Hospital, Evacuations UnderwayFirefighters are battling a fire at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital on Tuesday morning and evacuations are reportedly underway. Brockton fire confirmed that they were at the scene of a fire at the hospital, located on Centre Street. Residents are being asked to avoid the area. The fire department said just before 9:30 a.m. that the fire had been knocked down…
Weiterlesen »
Fire service updates on 'suspicious' car fire near Glasgow FortThe fire service has issued an update following a car fire yesterday.
Weiterlesen »