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Lauren Gilmour & Peter A Walker

Scottish firefighters set to strike for first time since 2003

Firefighters in Scotland are set to take strike action for the first time in almost 20 years.

Following a ballot for industrial action, members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are set to walk out in an ongoing dispute over pay.

About 88% of members voted in favour of strike action on a 73% turnout, but the FBU said they have given the government and employers a further 10 days to come back with an improved offer.

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