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The South West FBU are giving Members the opportunity to show solidarity and support to sacked FBU member Ricky Matthews by buying a limited edition T Shirt, the proceeds of which will go to Ricky and his family.
A firefighter 
for more than 17 years Ricky Matthews, who is also a member of the Fire Brigades Union’s executive council, was sacked for taking lawful industrial action during the four day strike over the Westminster governments changes to firefighter pensions.
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “Ricky was sacked for taking part in lawful strike action by a fire service that has a history of bullying and intimidating firefighters and union members.
“His sacking is an attack on every firefighter and their right to organise in the workplace to secure better conditions and a better public service.”
Tshirts are available in Med, Large, XL, & XXL for a minimum donation of £5 plus £3 postage. There are also some women's fit in small and medium. They can be ordered by sending an email to southwestfbu@fbu.org.uk with your name, address and size required. A confirmation email will be returned giving details of how to make payment.
