Pay deal on table for firefighters

Firefighters’ union the FBU is consulting members on a pay offer from employers of 1.25% across the board from 1 July 2009.

The union had stated at its national conference in May that it would not accept any attempt to link pay with detrimental changes to terms and conditions, or a “take it or leave it” time-limited offer. The FBU tabled a claim for 2.5%.

In response, employers made a flat offer, with no additional conditions, and members are currently being consulted. An FBU spokesperson said: “The view of the union is that in the current climate 1.25% is the best that can be achieved through negotiations alone.”