A 7% pay rise has been offered to firefighters, backdated to 1 July 2022, and then another 5% increase from 1 July.
The Fire Brigades Union strike ballot results were crucial to achieving the new offer. Last week, 88% of firefighters and control room staff in England, Scotland and Wales voted in favour of strike action on pay on a 73% turnout. In Northern Ireland, 94% voted in favour.
In a statement, Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire Brigade Union said “This offer is testament to the power of collective action through the Fire Brigades Union”
“Last year we were offered an insulting 2%. The employers have now revised their position” He added.
The Union is yet to announced when the postponed strike action will take place
A 7% pay rise has been offered to firefighters, backdated to 1 July 2022, and then another 5% increase from 1 July.
The Fire Brigades Union strike ballot results were crucial to achieving the new offer. Last week, 88% of firefighters and control room staff in England, Scotland and Wales voted in favour of strike action on pay on a 73% turnout. In Northern Ireland, 94% voted in favour.
In a statement, Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire Brigade Union said “This offer is testament to the power of collective action through the Fire Brigades Union”
“Last year we were offered an insulting 2%. The employers have now revised their position” He added.
The Union is yet to announced when the postponed strike action will take place
