NATIONAL JOINT COUNCIL: CIRCULAR 09/15 – THE INCLUSIVE FIRE SERVICE
Please find attached for your information, NJC circular 09/15 which details discussions which have taken place at the National Joint Council in respect of equality, diversity and cultural issues in the Fire Service.
NATIONAL JOINT COUNCIL: CIRCULAR 08/15 – ADOPTION APPOINTMENTS
Please find attached for your information, NJC circular 08/15 which details agreement reached at the National Joint Council meeting held on 3 June 2015, in relation to an amendment to the Scheme of Conditions of Service (Grey Book) in respect of the above.
FIREFIGHTER PENSIONS IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE GENERAL ELECTION
Firefighter pensions were high on the agenda of the FBU conference that took place in Blackpool this week.
The Executive Council submitted an emergency resolution ‘Firefighter Pensions in the aftermath of the general election’ which was debated and discussed by delegates from every brigade in the UK.
CONSERVATIVE PARTY MANIFESTO – FURTHER ATTACKS ON FIREFIGHTERS
You will be aware from previous circulars that the Conservative manifesto contains an attack on the FBU’s right to organise and take industrial action. The manifesto makes some other statements relevant to the fire and rescue service that will be of interest. The manifesto states:
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