Members have been informed of the result of the ballot for industrial action short of a strike. That ballot was in addition to the previous ballot for strike action which did not include control members.
REVISED COMMUTATION FACTORS FOR THE 1992 FIREFIGHTERS’ PENSION SCHEME (ENGLAND)
The Department for Communities and Local Government sent out a notification on 20 May 2014 outlining a revision of the 1992 FPS commutation factors. It is disappointing that the union was not given any prior notice to this change.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETING : 15 MAY 2014 – PENSION CAMPAIGN
The Executive Council met yesterday (15 May) to review further reports on strike action and any discussions with DCLG, employers or other Ministers. FBU negotiators met DCLG Fire Minister, Brandon Lewis on Monday of this week.
Following the decision of the Executive Council to call further strike action, we informed the DCLG Fire Minister of this outcome. I attach his response of 25 April and a further reply from the union to Mr Lewis.
The Fleur Lombard Bursary was set up in memory of a couragous Bristol firefighter who lost her life protecting her community. The bursary gives Firefighters a once in a lifetime opportunity to broaden your horizons & understanding of Fire Service issues