FIREFIGHTERS in Hampshire will launch a fresh wave of strikes today in a bitter row with the Government over pensions, with no sign of a breakthrough in the long running dispute.
Members of the Fire Brigades Union will walk out for two hours at noon and again for an hour at 11pm.
Strikes will be held at the same times over the next eight days.
Fire service bosses will again put contingency plans in place, including using contract staff. Fewer fire engines will be available during the action.
The union has been campaigning for the past few years against controversial Government plans to change pensions.
The FBU claims firefighters will have to work longer and receive lower pensions when they retire. The union accused the Government of ''walking away'' from talks earlier this week.
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