Firefighters in fresh strike action

FIREFIGHTERS have announced a further 24-hour strike to take place from 9am on December 9 following the Government’s decision to implement an “unfair” pension system.

Firefighters face a choice of being sacked or receiving a reduced pension if they fail fitness tests as they age. The Fire Brigades Union has gathered cross party support from MPs who have signed an early-day motion opposing the draft regulations.

Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “Firefighters in England are reluctantly calling further strike action because of the Government’s failure to listen and negotiate over pensions.”