Firefighters have called off planned strikes after accepting a new pay deal
Some 96% of Fire Brigades Union members who voted chose to accept the pay offer, with 84% of members voting.
Over 80 per cent of union members backed strike action in a ballot in December, which would have been the first UK-wide fire strikes over wages since 2003 if they had gone ahead. Firefighters postponed strike action in February to give union members time to consider the increased pay offer.Responding to the news, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary Matt Wrack said: "The overwhelming vote by FBU members to accept the improved offer means that the dispute is resolved on terms that are favourable to firefighters.
"We pay tribute to members of our union for their determination and unity throughout the past year. Firefighters will now receive two pay increases, including nine months of back pay. "This result is testament to the power collective action. Without the huge mandate for strike action by firefighters last month, this deal would never have been achieved.
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