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Firefighters call off strike action but Greater Manchester crews question if new pay offer is enough

."Frontline firefighters and control room staff will make the decision on whether this pay offer is considered a real improvement."

Manchester Evening News

Firefighters' strike postponed as union prepares to vote on new pay offer

STRIKE action by firefighters has been postponed following an increased pay offer from Fire and Rescue Service employers.

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters' strikes called off as union to vote on new pay deal offered

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) had warned of strikes if a previous 5% pay offer was not increased

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Firefighters’ strikes postponed after talks lead to increased pay offer

The new offer will now go to a ballot

Manchester Evening News

Firefighter strikes postponed after increased pay offer, says Fire Brigades Union

Strikes by firefighters have been postponed after an increased pay offer from employers, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) announced.

Evening Standard

Firefighters’ strikes postponed after increased pay offer

Plans to announce a series of strike dates and industrial action will be postponed

Wales Online

First firefighters strike in 20 years called off after new pay deal offered

A national firefighters' strike has been put on hold as members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) consider a new pay deal after a previous offer was described as "insulting"

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Fire Brigades Union warns of strikes ‘as last resort’ without pay talks progress

Strike dates expected to be announced on Thursday if talks fail

The Independent UK

Fire Brigades Union warns of strikes without pay talks progress

The union said it hopes to resolve the dispute without a strike, and is giving employers chance to come forward with an improved offer.

The Independent UK

Perth and Kinross firefighters to join first national strike in two decades over pay dispute

The industrial action was announced after the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) rejected a five per cent pay rise offer in November

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway firefighters heading for strike action for first time in 20 years

Members of the Fire Brigades Union voted “overwhelmingly” in favour of industrial action after they rejected a five per cent pay offer

Daily Record

Northern Ireland fire chief appeals for strike cover to avoid army call-up

Union dismisses ‘desperate tactics’ as chief calls for recognition of region’s ‘unique circumstances’

The Guardian - UK

Firefighters vote for "absolute last resort" strike over pay deal

The action will affect firefighters from all over the UK after the FBU gained a mandate for action in a vote.

Daily Record

Firefighters to walk out after 'losing more than £4,000 a year'

The FBU has given the government until February 9 to come forward with an improved offer on the 5% offered in November last year

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Manchester Evening News

High-ranking officers to work on frontline in Greater Manchester if firefighters strike

"The 5 per cent offer is a non starter, when you take into account the cost of living"

Insider UK

Scottish firefighters set to strike for first time since 2003

Union gives the government and employers a further 10 days to come back with an improved pay offer

Reuters

British firefighters vote for strikes over pay row

British firefighters have voted for a nationwide strike over a pay dispute, their trade union said on Monday, stopping short of setting out exact dates as it gave employers and the government a final shot at resolving the row.

The Independent UK

Firefighters and control room staff vote to strike over pay

The Fire Brigades Union said it was giving the Government and employers 10 days to make an improved offer before deciding its next move.

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Belfast Live

Northern Ireland firefighters to join UK strike action over pay

Locally 94% of FBU members voted in favour of action

Evening Standard

Firefighters and control room staff vote to strike in dispute over pay

Firefighters and control room staff have voted to strike over pay, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced.

Daily Record

Firefighters in Scotland to strike after decisively backing industrial action

The industrial action comes after a ballot of over 30,000 firefighters and control room staff across the UK

Daily Mirror

Firefighters vote overwhelmingly to strike in historic 999 walkout

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) today said members had voted overwhelmingly for industrial action after more than a decade of real-terms pay cuts and a "derisory" offer by the government

Wales Online

Firefighters could strike after real-terms pay ‘drops by 12%’

FBU says one in five firefighter jobs have been cut at the same time as pay has fallen behind

The Guardian - UK

Troops may be called into Northern Ireland if firefighters strike

Exclusive: Fire service chief says he will ask MoD for help if unions do not cover ‘high-risk calls’

Evening Standard

Army could be called in if firefighters vote to strike

The Fire Brigades’ Union is counting ballots on Friday but believes members will ‘overwhelmingly’ support industrial action

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