Troops on standby to cover for FBU strikes
News Article 4 August 2004
Following the break down of pay talks, the armed forces have been put on standby to cover any industrial action by the Fire Brigades Union.
Army facing fire duties
Press Review 4 August 2004
Following the collapse of pay talks this week, the army is set to be called up to provide cover for any future strikes by fire fighters.
No deal as fire talks break down
Press Review 3 August 2004
Local government employers and the Fire Brigades Union have failed to reach agreement on pay in a move which could lead to fresh industrial unrest.
No deal as fire talks break down
News Article 2 August 2004
Local government employers and the Fire Brigades Union have failed to reach agreement on pay in a move which could lead to fresh industrial unrest.
FBU ends link with Labour
Press Review 18 June 2004
The Fire Brigades Union has announced that it is to break its links with Labour.
FBU to vote on leaving Labour
Press Review 17 June 2004
The Fire Brigades Union is expected to end its 86-year link with the Labour Party.
Fire fighters break Labour link
News Article 16 June 2004
The Fire Brigades Union has announced that it is to break its links with Labour.
Labour funding threat from unions
Press Review 16 June 2004
Labour has been hit by the decisions of two unions to cut funding to the party.
FBU agrees to peace deal
Press Review 3 June 2004
Leaders of the Fire Brigades Union have agreed to a peace deal with employers in a bid to end unofficial strike action over recent weeks.
FBU to decide on working arrangements deal
News Article 2 June 2004
The Fire Brigades Unions could today put an end to months of wrangling over a new fire fighters' contract.
Hopes rise for fire deal
Press Review 27 May 2004
A breakthrough in the fire dispute may be imminent, after union leaders agreed to recommend a compromise deal over night working.
Employers in new offer to firemen
Press Review 21 May 2004
Fire service employers have offered union leaders a compromise deal on nightshift working in an attempt to prevent another national strike.
Fire fighters poised for strike ballot
Press Review 20 May 2004
The Fire Brigades Union has threatened to hold a fresh strike ballot if any member is sacked for taking part in wildcat industrial action.
Fire strikes spread
Press Review 19 May 2004
Fire fighters across Britain have embarked on unofficial industrial action.
Fire fighters in new strike threat
Press Review 12 May 2004
The Fire Brigades Union has threatened to restart its industrial dispute amid accusations that employers have reneged on elements of the deal thrashed out last year.
