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31/07/2014
Fire Brigade Union Announce 8 Days Of Strikes
The Fire Brigade Union has announced a new series of strikes in England and Wales to begin on 9th August.
Firefighters will strike for "a few hours" for eight consecutive days, the union said.
The strike action is the latest in an ongoing dispute over government plans to cut pensions and extend the retirement age.
The union said that more details of the strike action will be decided dependent on ongoing talks.
(MH/CD)
Firefighters will strike for "a few hours" for eight consecutive days, the union said.
The strike action is the latest in an ongoing dispute over government plans to cut pensions and extend the retirement age.
The union said that more details of the strike action will be decided dependent on ongoing talks.
(MH/CD)
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