Fire Brigades Union

An immense honour to address the @fbunational Annual Conference. For 40 years British firefighters have stood with Cuba. Whilst an illegal energy siege attempts to paralyse our nation, we are fighting back with renewable energy & resilience. Solidarity is a lifeline. Thank you.

BBC News keeping an eye on the @fbunational conference today because Lucy Powell is due to be speaking there shortly, and reminding us what @UnionSteveW said after last weeks elections

The fire service was decimated under 14 years of Tory rule, and in two years, Labour hasn't done enough to reverse that. The next Labour leader must deliver real change and proper investment. That's what our members are calling for, and that's what the FBU will be demanding. @UnionSteveW on #BBCQT

Lucy Powell, Deputy Leader of the Labour party will be speaking live at FBU conference 2026. Head to our Facebook to watch live.

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Bicester Motion site one year ago today. Both were FBU members based at Bicester fire station in Oxfordshire. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of Jennie and Martyn today. #WeRemember

“If he’d have gone in February… the Labour party wouldn’t have found themselves in the position where the voters have come out and sent a loud and clear message” The Fire Brigades Union’s Steve Wright says he wants someone “bolder” as Prime Minister #bbcqt

FBU general secretary Steve Wright said "The FBU is determined to use this affiliation to do all we can to decisively change the policies and direction of the Labour Party. As a Labour-affiliated union, the FBU will fight for a government that truly represents the working class."

FBU conference 2026 has voted to remain affiliated to Labour, ensuring its members will have a say in the election of a new party leader.

When we defend trade union rights anywhere, we strengthen them everywhere. Steve Wright delivered his first conference 2026 speech today. "More than ever, workers are exploited globally, so workers must organise globally too."

Misogyny is a systemic issue that undermines not only women but the safety, unity and integrity of all our members. FBU assistant general secretary, Ben Selby, speaks with NWC rep for Scotland, Kerry McCrone.

Black and Ethnic Minority members face disproportionate use of police stop and search powers. FBU assistant general secretary, Ben Selby, speaks with B&EMM London rep, Corneil Power.

Conference resolutions on equality matters, impacts all workers. FBU assistant general secretary, Ben Selby, speaks with LGBT+ London secretary, Gemma Betts.

Yesterday, delegates discussed fire and rescue service pay and the necessary reform of our pay structure. The government must invest in our service and deliver a betterment to the pay of firefighters.

The solidarity medal is the highest award given by the Fire Brigades Union. It is awarded to recognise solidarity or acts of exceptional merit. Doug Christie, senior partner at Thompsons and the FBU's trusted legal adviser for nearly two decades, provided expert counsel that proved groundbreaking for the FBU, helping navigate hostile legislation to secure members' rights to industrial action in national and local disputes. Today, Doug’s wife, Ann-Marie Christie accepted the award on his behalf as he sadly passed away late last year.

FBU annual conference 2026 is underway in Coventry. This morning, delegates discussed their commitment to a fair and equal fire service. Conference passed motions on menstrual health, fair recruitment, and scrutiny of the disproportionate policing practices on Black and Ethnic Minority workers.

The fire and rescue service has seen a return to austerity under this government. Labour made promises to fix this. Those promises have not been kept. As an affiliated union, we demand a change in Labour leadership and real investment in the fire service. @UnionSteveW on BBC

‘The writing is on the wall for Starmer’ says union chief channel4.com/news/the-writi…

.@UnionSteveW from the @fbunational says Keir Starmer needs to go & #BBCBreakfast asks him, who do you want to replace him? Steve stresses its about democracy and policies & says there needs to be a huge departure what we've seen over the past 2 years

The General Secretary was live on Channel 4 News tonight, speaking about what we need from a Labour leader - proper funding for the fire and rescue service and a Labour government that truly represents workers, including firefighters. As an affiliated union, we have a voice, we have a say, and we will continue making the case for policies that benefit working people and the communities we serve.