Firefighters are 'struggling with the cost of living crisis' following a 'raw pay deal', according to the Greater Manchester mayor.
Andy Burnham said the fire service has 'not necessarily been prioritised in the past' and workers are 'worrying about what's going on' with their own family budgets.
Mr Burnham's comments at the Greater Manchester Police, Fire and Crime Panel last Thursday (January 26) come as it was announced firefighters and control room staff have voted to strike in a dispute over pay.
