Xmas drinks with the finest Firefighting unit to ever exist. #Basildon @FbuEssex

I just signed @strikemap.bsky.social birthday card.

Celebrate 4 years of putting struggle on the map by signing card here: actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-our…#StrikeMapap

IMPORTANT: All FBU members get a vote in the election for general secretary. Your ballot paper should now have arrived. If it hasn't, visit: bit.ly/FBUballots

This Wednesday, FBU representatives attended a historic meeting. For the first time in more than 20 years, the FBU has been invited to advise ministers directly on fire service policy.

FBU general secretary Matt Wrack reports from outside the meeting:

This week, we hosted an international summit of firefighting unions.

The EPSU Firefighters' Network is a vital forum to develop international links and solidarity on issues such as Decon, health and safety and climate action.

Read EPSU's report of the meeting here: www.epsu.org/article/prof...

I attended the @fbunational.bsky.social Women’s Committee AGM in Cardiff this week.

Fantastic to see so many reps there, planning how more can be done to improve the fire service for women.

Plenty to do, but I’m glad I can use my role to support them in their important fights.
#WomenCantWhat

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. @fbunational.bsky.social members, use your vote - ballot closes 14 Jan

A significant development in the #FBUDECON campaign. From a sector in denial to this 👇, the FBU can & should be proud of our work. The proof ofcourse will be in the implementation, we continue to monitor & engage closely #JoinAUnion

I was very pleased to attend this historic meeting with Gen Sec, Matt Wrack on behalf of @fbunational.bsky.social members. It presents huge opportunities for our profession. These things don't happen by accident, it is the result of yrs of hard work, campaigning & strategy by FBU Officials & members

🚀 Launched today 🚀

Our first ever report into the data we have collected.

Strike Map data shows 170,000 workplaces took strike action in 2023.

Download our full report here: bit.ly/SMReport2024

#StrikeMap

Report on the recent @epsu.bsky.social
#Firefighters Network held at @the-tuc.bsky.social #London 2 & 3 December:

www.epsu.org/article/prof...

Firefighters are on the frontlines of so many challenges, from wildfires to floods and everything in between. Today, we’re in London for the EPSU Firefighters’ Network meeting, hearing directly from them about what they need to stay safe while protecting all of us. 🌍🔥

And that's a wrap. 2 packed days of solidarity in action with comrades from across Europe. Lots shared and lots learnt to help represent & protect @fbunational.bsky.social members & #Firefighters from across the network. Thankyou @epsu.bsky.social ! Solidarity

And the list of countries under British bombs continues to grow, whilst our 'leaders' pay lipservice to ceasefires. Cut war, not wages