Firefighters' strike feared
Friday 05 June 1998 23:02 BST
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FRESH strikes were called yesterday in a row over firefighters' jobs, amid signs that the dispute could escalate across the country. The Fire Brigades Union announced that its members in Essex will walk out on June 12 and 15.
The dispute worsened when the authority warned firefighters they could be dismissed for joining the strike.
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