Firefighters in dispute

WORKERS, NOV 2010 ISSUE

Striking firefighters in north east London picket Woodford fire station on Saturday 23 October. London firefighters are in dispute over proposed changes to shift patterns which would lead to a cutting of nighttime emergency cover. Fire Brigades Union members want to negotiate, but the employer is saying “accept it or be sacked”. The vote for action was high, 79 per cent on a 79 per cent turnout. More strike days are planned. Photo: Workers