The Fire Brigades Union has described a new Government bill requiring a ‘minimum’ level of service during industrial action as an ‘attack on Britain’s Covid heroes’.
New laws set to be introduced later today will require ambulance staff, firefighters and railway workers to provide a set level of service whilst striking. Business Secretary Grant Shapps, who has claimed the new legislation, said the bill is a ‘common-sense’ response to recent industrial unrest.
Under the law, key workers would need to follow set regulations and specifics based on their industry and could see strike action rejected if obligations are not complied with. But unions have warned it could see key workers facing the sack if they take strike action, and could also lead to more walkouts.
