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	FBU: productive resources, environmental conservation and volunteer work in Ecuador.
		The FBU promotes the participation of the farming communities and the local population in processes of building and strengthening their identities.
		From its first steps FBU placed emphasis on the education of community leaders in rural sectors and funded schools for indigenous and campesino children.
		Other programs we have at the FBU are: environmental education directed at youth groups, a network of tree nurseries, a volunteer program, and we are working on the commercialization of farm products.
	www.fbu.com.ec /fbu.htm (421 words)

	FBU \| Workers' Liberty (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The conference of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) was suspended on its first day (11 May), following the collapse of talks between the FBU leadership and the employers over the implementation of the latest stage in the deal which brought the firefighters’ strike to an end a year ago.
		The leadership of the FBU are preparing to follow the RMT into conflict with the Labour Party leadership, by proposing to next month’s FBU conference a shake-up of the union’s political activity.
		The London region FBU is known as a strong base of left-wing criticism of the FBU leadership.
	www.workersliberty.org /fbu?from=20 (1150 words)

	Fire Brigades Union:
		FBU members can receive advice, support and representation on the whole range of legal issues that they and their families may encounter in their day-to-day lives.
		FBU members regularly risk injury, their health and even their lives in the course of their duty.
		The families of FBU members can also use the service to seek compensation where a member is killed in the course of duty.
	www.fbusouthern.com /legal/legal.php (1646 words)

	FBU conference: Preparing For More Battles \| The Socialist 22 May 2004
		And the FBU leaders, in jumping out of one sticky corner have landed themselves in another one which appears to be even narrower.
		Moving the emergency resolution from the executive committee (EC), FBU general secretary Andy Gilchrist said that it was a myth that the FBU had always engaged in "a spirit of partnership" on the 2003 pay agreement which had now been thrown into "serious jeopardy" by the employers.
		FBU general secretary Andy Gilchrist urged London to withdraw its resolution calling for the conference to continue.
	www.socialistparty.org.uk /2004/348/pp11.htm (845 words)

	MoB XxFBUxX-Part of The MoB Gaming Family
		FBU has put out to be the best clan we can possibly be and hopefully these to squads can help us do that.
		FBU is a elite group of guys and girls that take there game play to the max, and be the best that can be.
		FBU is extremely proud to be part of the MoB gaming community and would like to welcome anyone that is interested in becoming part of this great division...
	www.freewebs.com /mobfbu/news2.html (412 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| FBU furious over 'Saddam' comment
		He said Mr Jenkin merely meant that if the FBU was on strike at a time when the country was at war, then "in essence, it will be undermining our own forces because they are going to be under huge strain".
		The FBU said Mr Jenkin's comments had been "insulting to those firefighters called up as reservists and those firefighters who are ex-members of the services".
		FBU delegates have been summoned to a national conference next Wednesday in Brighton where they will be asked to endorse the renewed strike.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/2852475.stm (532 words)

	Frontline 8
		FBU pickets are out on the streets with leaflets naming and shaming New Labour MSPs who voted for abolition of Section 19 of the 1947 Fire Service Act, which stipulates public consultation prior to station closures.
		At the height of the FBU's November strikes we raised the idea of a union day of action, not as a ritualistic incantation, but as a necessity given the scale of the conflict, the centrality of the FBU's struggle for other workers, and the danger of the government isolating the firefighters.
		The FBU in Scotland will increasingly turn to Scottish legislation for protection, they are already petitioning the Scottish Parliament for a new Fire Service Act, and could move towards support for socialist independence, though not in one fell swoop.
	www.redflag.org.uk /frontline/nine/09fbu.html (2450 words)

	FBU Conference 2005: No2 Fire Deaths, No to attacks on our working conditions
		The head of the FBU parliamentary group gave a report of the actions taken by this body to defend the interests of firefighters.
		FBU General Secretary, Matt Wrack advocated for strike action if the Blair government puts forward their anti-working class plans on pensions.
		The FBU leader warned members that even if the government has retreated for now they should be ready to work with other unions and prepare industrial action.
	www.marxist.com /Europe/britain_fbu_conference190505.htm (970 words)

	From One Strike to Another
		We knew this was a sign that the FBU wasn’t separatist; it recognized the importance of getting together with others, including with unwaged workers in the community who are mainly women.
		This would start to change if the FBU demand of pay parity was won and we have been told by the women who know that it would bring about a more equitable relationship within the fire service team, which is better for doing the work in hand.
		The FBU stressed the importance of the fire service being independent of the police and said that if it was not, it would impact on the ability to recruit Black and ethnic minority staff.
	www.globalwomenstrike.net /English/SpeechtoFBU.htm (1888 words)

	FBU witch-hunt bans Grassroots FBU (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The FBU Executive has banned “Grassroots FBU” the campaigning group which was launched by members who were opposed to the deal negotiated by the leadership of the union in their long running dispute.
		“The EC determine that Grassroots FBU is an unauthorised organisation, operating within the FBU, and is contrary to the policies of the Union, and prejudicial to the interests of the Union.
		The EC determine that participation in the organisational activities of Grassroots FBU is contrary to the policies of the Union and prejudicial to the interests of the Union.
	www.labournet.net /ukunion/0410/fbu1.html (740 words)

	FBU \| Workers' Liberty
		The FBU is organising a round of district mass meetings, in early February.
		As the public consultation exercise on what even the Evening Standard refers to as "the ironically titled London Safety Plan" approaches its final week, it is clear that opposition to the proposed cuts is growing from across the political spectrum and from business organisations, trade unions plus community and residents' groups.
		The leadership of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has conceded that Paul Woolstenholmes, the National Officer suspended in a witch-hunt against those who criticised the leadership during the pay dispute, has no case to answer, and can return to work.
	www.workersliberty.org /fbu (1067 words)

	Union jinx
		The FBU urged employers to agree to the claim and to partner with the government for the necessary funding.
		The temptation may be to blame the FBU for lifting the lid off Pandora's box or the government for not bowing to demands, but the fact is that the U.K. fire service has been heading for a crisis for several years now.
		14, 2003: The FBU and Prescott agree to month-long truce.
	firechief.com /mag/firefighting_union_jinx/index.html (3159 words)

	No place for witch
		FBU activists will decide how they will oppose any witch-hunt, but should the “investigation” develop into one, labour movement activists in other unions should prepare to campaign against it.
		It is a loose network of FBU activists that was set-up three months ago in response to the outcome of the FBU pay dispute, which, for most FBU members, was a bitter disappointment.
		Grassroots FBU believes it reflects the concerns of thousands of FBU members the length and breadth of the UK, and will continue to be a galvanising force for those members.
	www.socialistunitynetwork.co.uk /news/fbu.htm (832 words)

	Weekly Worker 447 Thursday September 12 2002
		The strike will be the first one involving the FBU’s full membership since the nine-weeks-long action in 1977-78, which ended in a settlement hailed as a victory by the union.
		Brother Gilchrist immediately announced that the FBU would boycott the inquiry, adding that conditions of service “are a matter for the Fire Brigades Union and their national employers” (FBU press statement, September 5).
		Matt agreed that the FBU’s fight was with the government, although he stressed that, even if the employers had been allowed to make their 16% offer, it would almost certainly have been rejected as inadequate.
	www.cpgb.org.uk /worker/447/fbu.html (1066 words)

	Fire Brigades Union:
		Conference applauds all FBU members and officials for their participation in the campaign to defend pension rights and notes that a number of improvements have been achieved on the proposals for pensions.
		Retirement Age: The FBU has achieved the withdrawal of the proposal to increase the minimum retirement age from 50 to 55 for current members of the FPS.
		However, the FBU remains opposed to the proposed normal retirement age of 60 for new entrants to the service and will continue to campaign against this.
	www.fbusouthern.com /news/06_02_22.php (564 words)

	Firefighters set pay dispute deadline \| Special Reports \| Guardian Unlimited Politics
		Activists on the FBU executive warned they would refuse approval for a formal agreement on modernising the fire service if the increase was paid in two 3.5% phases.
		But Andy Gilchrist, FBU general secretary, insisted the 7% should be paid in full this week under a 16% deal last summer that ended a 10-month dispute which saw troops fighting fires.
		Local employers were equally insistent that the FBU always knew the Audit Commission first needed to approve efficiency savings agreed with the union before the 7% was paid.
	politics.guardian.co.uk /unions/story/0,12189,1079864,00.html (349 words)

	Weekly Worker 548 - Thursday October 14 2004
		It claims that Grassroots FBU is “an unauthorised organisation operating within the FBU contrary to the policies of the union, and/or in a way prejudicial to the interests of the union”.
		Thus, union members are told that Grassroots FBU has its own officers, bank account, website and logo, and even goes so far as to hold meetings “publicly advertised with a chair and speakers”.
		Therefore the executive is proposing that the 2005 annual conference should agree an amendment to rule “to ensure that the EC is not prevented by the relevant EC member from adjudicating on questions of discipline” in future.
	www.cpgb.org.uk /worker/548/fbu.htm (959 words)

	FBU Berkshire: FBU Matters
		After a Scottish Minister resigned for reportedly calling FBU members ‘fascists’ and ‘bastards’ and the Fire Service Minister called FBU members ‘criminally irresponsible’ yet remains in post, the Deputy Prime Minister has stated that the bile and recriminations between the FBU and local government employers should cease.
		FBU Members in Berkshire now need to redouble their efforts.
		The Government’s spinning must stop and every FBU Member must play their part in ensuring support is received from every quarter of our communities.
	www.fbuberkshire.co.uk /fbu_matters/fbu_matters12d.php (537 words)

	FBU Berkshire: Members Handbook
		It does mean that the FBU member has a duty to attend Branch meetings regularly and to participate at Branch level to ensure the Union's policies are adhered to.
		The FBU have not been happy in the past as participation in the budget has often been far too late when decisions are imminent.
		FBU Officials may not know you are under investigation, if you want representation then you must let them know.
	www.fbuberkshire.co.uk /handbook/index.php (9412 words)

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		When the source IP address of the FBU is PCoA, i.e., the FBU is sent from the PAR's link, and the HI message MUST have a Code value set to 0; see Section 6.2.1.
		When the source IP address of the FBU is not PCoA, i.e., the FBU is sent from the NAR's link, the HI message MUST have a Code value of 1; see Section 6.2.1.
		Secure FBU, malicious or inadvertent redirection: In this case, the FBU is secured, but the target of binding happens to be an unsuspecting node due to inadvertent operation or malicious intent.
	www.ietf.org /rfc/rfc4068.txt (8481 words)

	ShareTrader - FBU (Fletcher Building) - $4.50..... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		From prior announcements FBU is expecting EBIT of $140 million (that is up over 65% on last years result) excluding any contribution from the Laminex acquisition.
		In my opinion FBU is good buying at current levels and with all other things remaining equal FBU will in fact test $4.50 within the current year.
		I would also be enthusiatic in FBU if it wasn't for the recent price surge and the fact that the building industry is at the top of its cycle.
	www.sharetrader.co.nz /topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17592 (984 words)

	Workers Power \| FBU
		FBU conference votes to disaffiliate from Labour and for further strike action
		The Brighton Conference of the FBU rejected the 16 per cent deal that Andy Gilchrist and the union executive had recommended swallowing.
		In June this year FBU leader Andy Gilchrist claimed that the union had won significant concessions from the bosses Ê"three and a half of our four pillars".
	www.workerspower.com /index.php?id=95,0,0,1,0,0 (411 words)

	British National Party - FBU politburo throw tantrum after Dorset snub.
		No wonder then that communist FBU officials, and their friends in the Labour Party, want to intimidate British nationalist FBU fire-fighters and prevent others, of the same political persuasion, from joining.
		The same red rag that flutters in the hearts of the comrades in the FBU, is the very same red rag that fluttered over the death camps of the old Soviet gulags.
		We believe it’s high time the commie-timeservers in the FBU woke up to the fact that the British public, and the vast majority pf FBU members, prefer British democracy to their retro-Soviet style interpretation.
	www.bnp.org.uk /reg_showarticle.php?contentID=350 (511 words)

	Hands Off Venezuela at the FBU conference 2005
		FBU conference was a very good chance to present our “Open letter to US trade unionists”, and FBU President and Hands Off Venezuela sponsor Ruth Winters appealed to the delegates to sign it and to circulate it in their branches.
		If it is true that just a minority of delegates knew about Venezuela and its revolution, delegates were very sympathetic and supportive of our cause once we explained to them what was going on.
		Now the task is to publicise the struggles of the Venezuelan masses in all FBU branches, so next year all delegates will be very aware of the Hands Off Venezuela campaign and why we must support our Venezuelan brothers and sisters.
	www.handsoffvenezuela.org /fbu_conference_2005.htm (247 words)

	FireNet Forums / fbu bnp
		do you know what the fbu policy is? please take the time to read it, then i will be willing to take up the gauntlet you have thrown and defend the position the fbu has taken.
		The FBU policy of establishing whether the accused had an 'arguable defence' prior to representing him/her was the point at which I felt rather let down by my union.
		the point is that fbu policies are determined and developed by the members and a democratic decision taken at conference.
	www.fire.org.uk /punbb/upload/viewtopic.php?pid=11072 (1738 words)

	FBU \| Workers' Liberty
		Lawson played a leading role in the conduct of the year-long FBU fight for a living wage which collapsed toward the end of last year in return for a 3.5% pay rise.
		This result is widely seen as a victory for those who wanted the fight to be continued and fought with more militancy.
		The FBU looks on course to take action and RMT Tube members are being balloted.
	www.workersliberty.org /fbu?from=40 (501 words)

	Fire Brigades Union (FBU) severs link with Labour party (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Intense anger at the government's treatment of them during the recent nine-month dispute resulted in delegates at the union's conference in Southport backing disaffiliation by five to one in a show of hands and 35,105-to-14,611 on a card vote.
		Union independence is the way forward, not a new "workers' party" dedicated to using all the tactics which worked so badly the last time.
		We should not forget that while the FBU is the first to voluntarily leave the party, the RMT was expelled four months ago for refusing to stop local branches affiliating to other parties.
	flag.blackened.net /revolt/anarchism/writers/anarcho/work/FBUlink.html (836 words)

	BBC NEWS \| UK \| FBU calls for 'more strikes'
		FBU leader Andy Gilchrist, addressing a 5,000 strong rally in Glasgow, said it was time to be "less reasonable."
		The meeting with Mr Prescott will be the first with the FBU since he announced last week he was planning to impose a pay settlement in a bid to end the dispute.
		Employers officials said there was no reason why negotiations could not resume on Tuesday, but only if the FBU decided to pull back from naming further strikes.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/2715197.stm (469 words)

	FBU right about cuts / Comment / Home - Morning Star (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Instead of attempting to muddy the waters by tarring the FBU as damning its own members, Mr Yates and, for that matter, government minister Jim Fitzpatrick should have answered the FBU charge that the authority was "woefully prepared" in terms of planning and resources for a major disaster.
		Neither the fire authority nor the government denied or explained FBU official Geoff Ellis's contention that, whereas neighbouring fire brigade Essex had 10 officers fully trained in foam, Hertfordshire had none.
		The fact that other brigades were mobilised to ensure that casualties were kept to a minimum in Hemel Hempstead does not alter the reality that Hertfordshire's fire defences have been trimmed to the bone.
	www.morningstaronline.co.uk /index2.php/ex/comment/fbu_right_about_cuts (448 words)

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