GMFRS axes plans to sack entire workforce

摘要

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has announced that it is withdrawing plans to sack its 1,250 strong firefighter workforce. The announcement on 27 October that it was no longer planning to issue Section 188 (of the Trade Union Labour Relations [Consolidation] Act 1992) notices was welcomed by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). FBU general secretary Matt Wrack said: 'This is a very welcome move that will allow both parties to engage in discussions about the detail of the proposals to implement the planned cuts to the service's budget without the threat of action by either party.'