FBU and TUC reaffirm commitments to resist anti-strike law as government demands firefighters work during strikes
GOVERNMENT demands that almost three-quarters of firefighters must work during strikes sparked renewed commitments of resistance from their union and the TUC today.
Statutory scabbing levels of 73 per cent by firefighters were announced by the government’s Crime, Policing and Fire Minister Chris Philp.
Mr Philip said: “Fire and rescue services play a critical role in society and protect the public in emergencies and we must ensure this is maintained during periods of industrial action.
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