Fire and Rescue Service Negotiations on Pay and Conditions 2021-07-12
2021-07-12
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The question arises from concerns about the role of collective bargaining in fire service negotiations, particularly following comments that may imply a shift towards undermining these rights.
If she will make it her policy to maintain collective bargaining in fire and rescue service negotiations on pay and conditions. This Government should salute the courageous men and women of the fire and rescue service, who are the envy of the world, not constantly attack them. It is universally recognised that trade union membership and collective bargaining rights for workers are among the most effective ways to reduce inequality.
Fire and rescue professionals work tirelessly to protect their communities. Currently, the National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services is responsible for negotiating the pay and conditions of fire and rescue authority employees, and central Government have no direct role in this process. The hon. Gentleman has a long association with the trade union movement, which I know he has found rewarding in every sense of the word. As I am sure he will know, the FBU has accepted a pay offer for the coming year that will be payable from the 1st of this month. There will be a White Paper looking at reform in the future and we will see what comes out of that consultative process.
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Commitment to maintaining collective bargaining rights for firefighters was not directly confirmed
There Is A National Joint Council, Where The Fire Brigades Union Is Represented 50:50 With Employers
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The question arises from concerns about the role of collective bargaining in fire service negotiations, particularly following comments that may imply a shift towards undermining these rights.
If she will make it her policy to maintain collective bargaining in fire and rescue service negotiations on pay and conditions. This Government should salute the courageous men and women of the fire and rescue service, who are the envy of the world, not constantly attack them. It is universally recognised that trade union membership and collective bargaining rights for workers are among the most effective ways to reduce inequality.
The hon. Gentleman has a long association with the trade union movement, which I know he has found rewarding in every sense of the word. As I am sure he will know, the FBU has accepted a pay offer for the coming year that will be payable from the 1st of this month. There will be a White Paper looking at reform in the future and we will see what comes out of that consultative process.
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Commitment to maintaining collective bargaining rights for firefighters was not directly confirmed
There Is A National Joint Council, Where The Fire Brigades Union Is Represented 50:50 With Employers
Response accuracy