Denise Christie
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@densherryboe
Eternally vigilant feminist and trade unionist | Retired firefighter | Justice won | Lover of Northern Soul, KTF ✊
UPDATE: Chief Fire Officer of Shropshire Simon Hardiman is returning to work with a written warning and some training. His victim Jan is distraught, feeling the action minimises her suffering. Hardiman says “I am confident that what has been reported doesn’t represent me”.
Fantastic first day at @fire_scot Women’s event! Exciting to speak to women who are keen to take on section roles across Scotland. Growing our section and getting women involved is crucial in progressing our campaign’s ✊@fbunational @UnityConsults @FBUScotNorth @WestScotlandFBU @FBUeastscotland
"We need to call it out. Sexual harassment is a health and safety issue. It is a trade union issue." Everyone should be able to go to work without fear of harassment. Robyn Richardson @FBUNWC secretary received a standing ovation for her powerful speech at @The_TUC Congress
Scotland's national fire service has been "cut to the bone" by the SNP after 1,000 staff left over the last decade. dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/…
The final report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has now been published. On this day, we remember the 72 lives lost. This report demonstrates beyond doubt that an agenda of deregulation cost lives. We share the grief and anger of the bereaved, survivors and residents.
Once again, a high rise block with flammable cladding has been destroyed by fire. Hundreds of thousands of people live in buildings like it. The day after, @MattWrack visited the scene in Dagenham. The FBU will continue to fight for justice and action on the building safety crisis.
Yet another Israeli settler rampage last night in the village of Jitt near Nablus, murdering a Palestinian and setting fire to homes and cars. Netanyahu’s condemnation together with international calls for an investigation and accountability by the Israeli occupation forces are ludicrous. This is state-sponsored terrorism.
