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Talks aimed at averting a strike by London firefighters on Bonfire Night will be held on Wednesday, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has said.
The FBU has announced plans for a 47-hour walk out starting on 5 November in a row over contracts.
London's fire authority chairman Brian Coleman has asked the FBU to call the strike off, saying it would be the "busiest time" for the brigade.
Prime Minister David Cameron described the strike plans as "irresponsible".
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
Talks aimed at averting a strike by London firefighters on Bonfire Night will be held on Wednesday, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has said.
The FBU has announced plans for a 47-hour walk out starting on 5 November in a row over contracts.
London's fire authority chairman Brian Coleman has asked the FBU to call the strike off, saying it would be the "busiest time" for the brigade.
Prime Minister David Cameron described the strike plans as "irresponsible".
This article is from the BBC News website. ? British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.