Firefighters back strike action in battle over proposed cuts

Firefighters back strike action in battle over proposed cuts

Oxfordshire firefighters have voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action in response to the county council's proposed plans to cut the…

Firefighters say yes to potential strike action

The ballot comes as changes to Oxfordshire’s fire service are considered Firefighters in Oxfordshire have voted in favour of potential strike action if the County Council continue to move forward with changes to the structure of the service in the county. In a ballot by the Fire Brigades Union 94 percent voted “yes” to the idea.   There was a 71 percent turnout. The County Council has been consulting on proposed changes to the way the service is…