Campaigns

CIRCULAR 2012HOC0061MW 26 January 2012 TO: ALL MEMBERS Dear Brother/Sister You will be aware that we have been providing evidence of the potential costs, both long-term and short-term, of the Government proposals to increase contribution rates for the Firefighters’ pension schemes. I recognise that these make pretty grim reading, especially for those... [Read more of this review]

CIRCULAR 2012HOC0059MW 26 January 2012 TO: ALL MEMBERS Dear Brother/Sister You will be aware that the Government set a deadline of 20 January 2012 for the conclusion of discussions around Fire Service pensions (see circular 2011HOC0645MW on the FBU website). Following this we had been told to expect a document from the Government outlining their position... [Read more of this review]

CIRCULAR 2012HOC0042MW 20 January 2012 TO:       ALL MEMBERS Dear Brother/Sister As you are aware, the current discussion on pensions cover a range of issues including contributions rates, pension age, pension scheme design, protection arrangements etc. We continue to challenge Government pension officials on each of these aspects with a view to... [Read more of this review]

CIRCULAR 2012HOCOO31SS                                                                               13 January 2012 TO:  BRIGADE SECRETARIES Dear Brother / Sister The issue of protection of accrued rights has been an element of the ongoing discussions around the government’s... [Read more of this review]

CIRCULAR 2012HOC0014MW 10 January 2012 TO: ALL MEMBERS (HOME ADDRESSES) Dear Brother/Sister The FBU’s pension campaign is reaching an important stage and we will soon be presented with the Government’s detailed proposals. It is important to note that all of the following is still the subject of discussion and therefore may change quickly. Members... [Read more of this review]