Keydates of fire dispute.
May 30: Two mass meetings of fire fighters vote for ballot on strike action over chief fire officer Malcolm Saunders's plan to promote non-operational staff to senior assistant divisional officer posts.June 13: The FBU begins ballot.
June 21: Mr Saunders goes to the High Court seeking an injunction to stop strike ballot.
June 25: Fire authority bosses back down in high court bid.
July 5: Fire Brigades Union members vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike action July 13: First strike begins, with army Green Goddesses (above) providing fire cover July 26: Strike ends, with fire authority officially expressing its "regret" over its plans.
Aug 20: FBU discusses allegations of intimidation by management of union officials, warning it could lead to more strike action.
Sep 10: Firefighters walk out on wildcat strike after suspension of Toxteth FBU member said to be responsible for unofficial website.
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| Publication: | Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England) |
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| Date: | Sep 11, 2001 |
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