
FBU Southern Region 12
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18-12-2021 19:14:45
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Fire and rescue workers risk their lives to keep the public safe. We can't have firefighter safety compromised by insufficient funding. We're in the room with ministers - Fire Minister Alex Norris MP attended our conference last week. We're putting pressure on this government to

FBU general secretary Steve Wright visited Cornwall to attend an all members meeting, visit HQ control room, and speak with trainees. It's clear Cornwall fire service has been starved of adequate funding for too long. The government must urgently develop a funding strategy to



Labour must abandon its plans to cut welfare benefits, which will plunge tens of thousands of people into abject poverty and lead to a surge in food bank use. FBU general secretary Steve Wright is calling on Labour to introduce a wealth tax. #SpendingReview


A fitting tribute to Sister Jennie Logan. Fire Brigades Union members, reps, and officials joined the guard of honour this morning with our General Secretary Steve Wright. Thanks to all regions and brigades for your ongoing support and solidarity.


Today reps from the region visited Parliament as part of a political course with Fire Brigades Union & General Federation of Trade Unions Thanks to Steve Wright, Gawain Little, Kim Johnson, Michael Calderbank and colleagues for speaking with us about how Parliament works.


Fantastic show of solidarity and strength today by Fire Brigades Union & SouthWestFBU. A vanity project being pushed by a CFO, going against members wishes and his own County Council. Ralph the dogs 3rd Demo line in 2 years. Great to see comrades of Eastern Fire Brigades Union show strength in unity



Attended the 3rd meeting of the MAG (Ministerial Advisory Group for fire reform and strategy) today alongside the Assistant General Secretary. The group is chaired by Fire Minister Alex Norris MP responsible for Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov who recently spoke at our Conference. At Conference,





Birmingham bin workers face pay cuts up to £8,000. FBU general secretary Steve Wright demands the Labour government force the council to halt cuts and compensate strikers for lost earnings.


Ain’t it funny how people at the higher echelons of society like Lord/Baron Finkelstein have all the answers when it comes to why a wealth tax wouldn’t work, but seem flummoxed to justify why a striking bin worker should accept an £8,000 pay cut? Steve Wright Fire Brigades Union

