An appreciation of Mick Shaw
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Mick Shaw’s death robs the labour movement of one of its finest representatives. He was a socialist, internationalist and trade unionist who devoted his whole life to the working class and the left.
FBU
Firefighters' union moves towards ballot on pensions
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The final public sector pensions “offer” covering firefighters was published on 9 February and it was immediately deemed “unacceptable” by the FBU’s Executive Council.
Solidarity with FBU meeting
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Date:
28 October, 2010 - 20:00 - 22:00
Location:
Congress House, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3LS
Description:
Meeting organised by South East Region TUC to discuss solidarity with London Region FBU. Register your interest with sertucevents@tuc.org.uk (although this is advertised as an open meeting).
Emergency meeting against pensions deal
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Date:
31 October, 2005 - 19:30
Location:
Lucas Arms, 245A Grays Inn Road, near Kings X, London
Rally against fire service cuts
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Date:
17 March, 2005 - 12:30
Location:
City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA
Description:
Called by London FBU.
Against the closure of Manchester Square Fire Station & the loss of 180 firefighter jobs
Keep the fire cover in central London
Called by London FBU.
Against the closure of Manchester Square Fire Station & the loss of 180 firefighter jobs
Keep the fire cover in central London
Organise for 30 November
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The declaration by the Trades Union Congress that Wednesday 30 November will be the next “day of action” in the campaign against government pension cuts is enormously positive and must now be a key focus for organising.
Set up strike committees for 30 November
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Unions have set 30 November as the date for another one-day strike against pension cuts.
FBU to ballot on pensions?
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The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced that industrial action in the autumn over reforms to the firefighter pensions scheme now looks “increasingly likely”.
FBU conference: mood for action, but no timetable
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FBU conference last week geared up for industrial action on a range of issues such as pensions, pay and job cuts, although no timetable for action was set.
London fire dispute
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An agreement to end the London firefighters’ dispute over shifts is due to be signed on 13 January.