Campaign for a Democratic FBU was established in 2020 as a network of Fire Brigades Union members and activists concerned at the erosion of democracy, accountability and transparency in their union.
We believe in the FBU. The union has a proud history of defending firefighters in the workplace. But it is apparent that a serious disconnect has emerged between the union’s leaders and rank-and-file members.
- Crackpot ‘equality for polyamory’ demand sparks controversy in FBU
THE SCOTTISH REGION of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has sparked controversy by submitting a motion calling for equality for ‘polyamorous’ relationships to a conference of the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple sexual or romantic relationships at the same time. The motion, which will be debated at the… Continue reading Crackpot ‘equality for polyamory’ demand sparks controversy in FBU - Lies, damn lies … and FBU head office communications
AS THIS BLOG has previously reported, the government’s trade union watchdog – known as the ‘certification officer’ – published a major report on 12 February into the FBU ‘hush money’ affair. The long-running scandal, which was first exposed on these pages and almost certainly contributed to Matt Wrack’s ousting as general secretary in January, centres… Continue reading Lies, damn lies … and FBU head office communications - Damning report into ‘hush money’ scandal exposes dire lack of transparency and accountability at top of FBU
A REPORT BY the government’s trade union regulator – known as the ‘certification officer’ – has found that there were serious shortcomings in governance procedures, record keeping and understanding of rules in relation to substantial exit payments made as part of ‘settlement agreements’ to employees of the Fire Brigades Union between 2010 and 2024. A… Continue reading Damning report into ‘hush money’ scandal exposes dire lack of transparency and accountability at top of FBU
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