CAMPAIGN FOR A DEMOCRATIC FBU today calls on the leadership of the Fire Brigades Union to commission an independent review into whistleblower reports of a ‘toxic’ working environment over a sustained period at the union’s head office in south-west London. Our call comes the day after yet another high-ranking employee departed the union in unexplained… Continue reading Independent review should investigate whistleblower reports of ‘toxic’ working environment and payments of ‘hush money’ at FBU head office
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Why are FBU leaders attempting to prevent members from inspecting the union’s accounts?
The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 is a major piece of legislation regulating labour law and the activities of trade unions in Britain. Section 30 of the Act enshrines the right of all trade union members to inspect the accounting records of their union. This section of the Act was designed to… Continue reading Why are FBU leaders attempting to prevent members from inspecting the union’s accounts?
In trying to avoid scrutiny, FBU leaders are treating members with contempt
WHAT IS IT about democracy that frightens the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) leadership so much? Why do the most senior officials of our union fear members casting a critical eye over their actions and holding them to account? Do they believe in transparency, or don’t they? Following a decision by the FBU leadership to put… Continue reading In trying to avoid scrutiny, FBU leaders are treating members with contempt