What is the political fund?
The law says that unions must have a separate political fund to spend on political campaigning. This could include a newspaper advertising campaign in support of public services, lobbying for better legal rights for workers, calling for support for the Fire and Rescue Service or holding a rally to improve health and safety protection.
What is it used for?
The elected Executive Council (EC) decides how the money is spent. The EC is accountable to members through Conference and ensures that when money is spent a clear benefit can be seen for FBU members.
How much does it cost?
The FBUs political levy is currently about 65p per month.
Why should I contribute to the political fund?
FBU members voted in a ballot in October-November 2004 to renew the Unions political fund, and so helped make sure our workplace campaigns – NO2 Fire Deaths, our IRMP strategy, the battle for members working the retained duty system, the fight against regional controls and the protection of our pensions – can be taken into the political arena, in Westminster, Brussels, on local councils and the devolved parliament of Scotland and the Northern Ireland and Welsh Assemblies.
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