Strike dates have been put on hold as union members are balloted over an improved pay offer.
The threat of strike action by firefighters has been put on hold as union members consider a new pay offer.The Fire Brigades Union has postponed announcing strike dates while its members are balloted, BBC Radio 4's Today programme has been told.If strikes go ahead, it will be the first UK-wide fire strike over pay since 2003.
"We have achieved this increase because of the massive vote in favour of strike action by firefighters and control staff across the country, which made clear the strength of feeling among firefighters about cuts to their wages."The pay offer proposed by fire service employers is for 7% on nationally negotiated rates and continuous development payments backdated to 1 July 2022 - plus 5% from 1 July 2023.
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