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Do you plan to cast your pay offer vote by post? Today is your last chance! Check your local collection times to make sure your vote is sent today.

Do you plan to cast your pay offer vote by post? Today is your last chance!

Check your local collection times to make sure your vote is sent today.
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Two firefighters and one member of the public have been confirmed dead following a fire incident at Bicester, Oxfordshire. This is terrible news. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues. The FBU will be on hand to provide support in the coming days.

Two firefighters and one member of the public have been confirmed dead following a fire incident at Bicester, Oxfordshire. 

This is terrible news. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues. 

The FBU will be on hand to provide support in the coming days.
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Tragic news of three deaths following the incident in Bicester, Oxfordshire last night. The thoughts of every firefighter and FBU member will be with the families, friends and colleagues. I attended the scene last night and will do so again. The FBU will be there there to

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The FBU has sent its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler. They died in the line of duty protecting their community. They were both well-loved and widely respected. We are proud that they were members of our union. A member

The FBU has sent its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler.

They died in the line of duty protecting their community. They were both well-loved and widely respected. We are proud that they were members of our union.

A member
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🚨 The results from the pay ballot are in. Firefighters and fire control staff have voted to accept the pay offer. 82% voted in favour of accepting on a 59% turnout.

🚨 The results from the pay ballot are in.

Firefighters and fire control staff have voted to accept the pay offer. 

82% voted in favour of accepting on a 59% turnout.
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FBU annual conference 2025 is underway in Blackpool. The conference opened as it always does with a minute of silence for all members who have passed away. This year's minute of silence was especially poignant, as we remembered the sacrifice of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler,

FBU annual conference 2025 is underway in Blackpool.

The conference opened as it always does with a minute of silence for all members who have passed away. 

This year's minute of silence was especially poignant, as we remembered the sacrifice of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler,
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Our union is built by its members. Steve Wright delivered his first conference speech as general secretary today. “Let’s build our union into a force for change, a symbol of solidarity, and a beacon of hope for all our members and the communities we serve.”

Our union is built by its members.

<a href="/UnionSteveW/">Steve Wright</a> delivered his first conference speech as general secretary today.

“Let’s build our union into a force for change,  a symbol of solidarity, and a beacon of hope for all our members and the communities we serve.”
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Highlights from day one of FBU annual conference 2025. We've had discussions on improving fairness and equality, and strategies on organising to build strength and unity in the union.

Highlights from day one of FBU annual conference 2025.

We've had discussions on improving fairness and equality, and strategies on organising to build strength and unity in the union.
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Highlights from day two of FBU conference. Delegates discussed their commitment to working-class solidarity, social justice and anti-racism, with debates on combatting the far right and standing up for migrants' rights.

Highlights from day two of FBU conference.

Delegates discussed their commitment to working-class solidarity, social justice and anti-racism, with debates on combatting the far right and standing up for migrants' rights.
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Rank and file organisation is the lifeblood of trade unionism. We spoke to delegates at FBU annual conference to get their thoughts as the union discussed its new organising strategy.

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The solidarity medal is the highest award given by the Fire Brigades Union. It is awarded to recognise or dispense solidarity, or specific acts of exceptional merit. Today, we awarded the medal to Jim Malone for his dedication to the FBU, the trade union movement and the cause

The solidarity medal is the highest award given by the Fire Brigades Union. It is awarded to recognise or dispense solidarity, or specific acts of exceptional merit. 

Today, we awarded the medal to Jim Malone for his dedication to the FBU, the trade union movement and the cause
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Today at 18:39, exactly one week on from the time of call, FBU annual conference took part in a nationwide minute of silence to honur the sacrifice of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, who lost their lives in the line of duty on Thursday 15 May. We also remembered David Chester,

Today at 18:39, exactly one week on from the time of call, FBU annual conference took part in a nationwide minute of silence to honur the sacrifice of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, who lost their lives in the line of duty on Thursday 15 May. 

We also remembered David Chester,