McArthur responds to Fire Brigades Union strike action

Responding to the news that members of the Fire Brigades Union have voted to take strike action for the first time in 20 years in a row over pay, Scottish Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP said:  

“Over recent years, firefighters have endured mounting pressures as they see funding slashed, resources wiped and staff levels plummet.  

“This SNP/Green administration has left our emergency services high and dry, so it is little wonder that workers believe strike action is the only option left.  

“Our fire and rescue service can only be pushed so far. The Scottish Government must get ahead of pay negotiations and resolve this dispute as swiftly as possible.”