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Scott McCartney
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Digital Optimisation Editor, Newsquest
Scotl, Fife
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By Scott McCartney Verified| The Scotsman Verified For those of us who remember it, the last occasion that firefighters in the UK went on strike in 2002 was a strange time indeed. As a young reporter covering the strike, I recall even back then, pay was also high on the agenda, with local authorities recommending a wage increase of 4 per cent, whilst an independent review had advised 11 per cent. Naturally this didn’t sit well with firefighters, who were also about to take on greater responsibilities in the growing war on terror.
By Scott McCartney Verified| The Scotsman Verified Firefighters across the UK will go on strike, after a ballot found that 88% were in favour of industrial action over pay. The strike ballot by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), which opened on December 5 and closed on January 30, had a turnout of 73%. The FBU says it will now give the government and employers ten days to come back with an improved offer which could be put to a vote of members. If they go ahead, the strikes would be the first nation-wide fire strike over pay since 2003.
By Scott McCartney Verified| The Scotsman Verified For those of us who remember it, the last occasion that firefighters in the UK went on strike in 2002 was a strange time indeed. As a young reporter covering the strike, I recall even back then, pay was also high on the agenda, with local authorities recommending a wage increase of 4 per cent, whilst an independent review had advised 11 per cent. Naturally this didn’t sit well with firefighters, who were also about to take on greater responsibilities in the growing war on terror.
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Newsquest
High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
+44 20 8477 3714