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Despite these conclusions, no one has been held responsible, and no charges have been made. It is a disgrace that the community are still having to fight for justice for the people they lost that night.
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The UK government must step in and end these blockades.
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Full story here: www.fbu.org.uk/news/2025/06...
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Yesterday, campaigners called for ‘Zane’s Law’ to protect communities from contaminated land at Parliament.
FBU Steve Wright says, "Firefighters, who are on the frontline of flooding incidents, stand with the communities who have been tragically impacted and continue to call for justice for Zane."
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The FBU are calling on the government to implement regular health monitoring, compensation and recognition for occupational disease.
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FBU general secretary Steve Wright says, “the ban on workers supporting strikes across sectors is a Tory relic from the ‘90s. The aim has always been to isolate workers. It’s time for the government to overturn anti-worker laws”.
www.bma.org.uk/bma-media-ce...
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FBU's Steve Wright vows to "fiercely resist this attack from Farage's super-rich henchman" and demands wealth taxes to fund public services properly.
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It has been the families discretion to help support others in the firefighting family. Please help us honour them by donating to the fundraiser here: easydonate.org/fire-brigade...
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Join members in solidarity on 18th June outside Gloucester Shire Hall.
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The government must urgently develop a funding strategy to properly resource firefighters and control staff, prioritising their health and safety.
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Full story here: www.fbu.org.uk/news/2025/05...
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If you're a currently serving firefighter or fire control staff, you still have time to contribute to crucial research and help raise the standards for mental health provision in the fire service.
Take the survey: www.redcap.link/MentalHealth...
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We urge all currently serving firefighters and control staff to take part in the mental health survey. It is only with this data that we can go to the employers to demand better and more consistent support.
Take the survey here: www.redcap.link/MentalHealth...
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Full story here: www.fbu.org.uk/news/2025/05...
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Read more: www.fbu.org.uk/news/2025/05...