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Firefighters in the area set to strike following ballot result

The ballot results show an overwhelming in-favour vote of 88% from a turnout of 73%.

Firefighters across the Forth Valley are set to strike following an overwhelming vote.

88% of members voted Yes on a 73% turnout.

The Fire Brigades Union has given the government 10 days to come forward with a decent offer, in an effort to avoid strike action.

In the hope of averting strike action, the Fire Brigades Union has given the government and employers ten days to come forward with an improved offer which could be put to a vote of members.  

If they go ahead, the strikes would be the first nation-wide fire strike over pay since 2003. 

Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, said:  

"Firefighters across the UK have spoken. The Fire Brigades Union has a decisive mandate for strike action. 

"This is an overwhelming vote for strike action against an offer which would mean further significant cuts to real terms wages for firefighters and control room staff. They have already lost at least 12% of the value of their pay since 2010. 

"This is an absolute last resort for our members. The responsibility for any disruption to services lies squarely with fire service employers and government ministers."

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