Firefighters, Economic Policy
Date
Jul. 06, 2016
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Firefighters mobilise over retirement age
(July 2016) Firefighters have been mobilising around the country and in some regions taking industrial action to defend their right to early retirement. In some regions firefighters have been handing in petitions to local authorities while in addition some firefighters have been dealing with emergency calls only. Firefighters currently have early retirement rights between 55 and 59 and want to resist the demand by employers to move to 60. Read more at FNV (NL).
Dec. 10, 2015
EPSU Firefighters Network discussing the need of prevention strategies for firefighters to combat contamination with pollutants with providers and manufacturers
On 9 and 10 December 2015 colleagues from the EPSU Firefighters Network met at the invitation of Enprotex. The Enprotex is an association of (public) procurement organizations and individuals that
Sep. 03, 2015
Book review of "Workers and Trade Unions for Climate Solidarity" from Paul Hampton, Head of Research of UK Firebrigade Union (FBU)
(31 August 2015) Paul Hampton’s publication -Workers and Trade Unions for Climate Solidarity: Tackling climate change in a neoliberal world – provides an insightful insider account of the UK trade
Feb. 20, 2015
EPSU Firefighters Network in solidarity with Irish Firefighters standing up for health and safety
(20 February 2015) The European Federation of Public Services Unions (EPSU) Firefighters Network sends a message of solidarity to our Irish affiliates IMPACT and SIPTU affiliates calling on full-time and