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Fire Brigades Union statement on sex and gender in workplace facilities

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Imnobody4 · 03/06/2026 13:06

From twitter.
Janet Murray
https://x.com/i/status/2061485848114135315

^The Fire Brigades Union stands ‘firmly in solidarity with trans, non-binary and gender diverse members.’
But not, apparently, with women who wish to undress - or use the toilet - without males present.
This union appears to be unaware that being forced to share facilities with male colleagues may cause ‘fear’ for women.
Or that they also have the right to ‘respect and dignity’ at work. And for their employers to follow the law.
Extraordinary.^
If you click on the link you'll see what they've put out. Sorry can't copy it direct as their account is protected!

Here is a scorching letter from Baronness Nicholson in response.
https://x.com/i/status/2062120242453639268

Emma Harriet Nicholson (@Baroness_Nichol) on X

A big Trades Union seems ignorant on Employment Law

https://x.com/i/status/2062120242453639268

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AnneElliott · 03/06/2026 13:24

That’s hilarious. The FBU are going to hate that - and coming from a woman as well!

TwoLoonsAndASprout · 03/06/2026 13:24

murasaki · 03/06/2026 13:14

A letter from the Baroness is a thing of joy.

I still want a book of her collected epistles on this subject.

Me too!!

BridgetPhillipsonIsACowardlyJobsworth · 03/06/2026 13:21

Good letter, well put points, as usual. I do think, however, that if she is going to continue to publish open letters, she should get herself a good proofreader.
(yes, I have pedant tendencies)

IrnBruAndDietCoke · 03/06/2026 13:19

The fire brigade have been misogynists and a total boys club for a very long time. Doesn’t surprise me.

murasaki · 03/06/2026 13:15

Also, top marks for 'who the blazes do you think you are' , given the recipient.

murasaki · 03/06/2026 13:14

A letter from the Baroness is a thing of joy.

I still want a book of her collected epistles on this subject.

TwoLoonsAndASprout · 03/06/2026 13:12

Oh I do love it when the Baroness Writes a Letter!

nicepotoftea · 03/06/2026 13:08

Very concerning that they seem to be unaware of H&S regs.

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