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Retained firefighters start strike action

Jun 13, 2023 08:23 By News Northern Sound
Retained firefighters start strike action
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'Their union SIPTU is calling for improved pay and conditions'

Retained firefighters at half the country’s fire stations are on strike today after no agreement was reached in a row over pay and conditions. Emergency cover was halted at 100 stations at midnight and crews will picket outside stations across the day.

The closure will extend to all stations next week if their demands aren't addressed. They are calling for an increase in the base rate of pay and say failure to address issues such as recruitment and pensions could result in the permanent closure of fire stations across the country.

Station Officer at Mallow Fire Station in Co Cork Jonathan Madden says many stations are only open due to the goodwill of crews but that won't last forever. "This morning I woke up thinking it was a nightmare that it's still going on and someone hasn't interjected," he explained.

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"The facts and figures are there, people are leaving the job in their droves and it's not attracting any new people."

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