West Sussex firefighters to strike over pension dispute

Firefighters across the county are to strike for 24 hours from 9am today (Thursday June 12).
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West Sussex Fire and Rescue

The strike is the longest yet in the three-year campaign. Firefighters will strike again over attacks on their pensions after the government confirmed it would implement a new scheme without further negotiations.

Another strike is scheduled for 10am-5pm on Saturday June 21.

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In addition, between the two strikes firefighters including those stationed across West Sussex and at Horsham Fire Station will not carry out any voluntary overtime.

The decision to strike was made at a meeting of the Ffire brigades union’s executive council on Wednesday June 4.