EMERGENCY fire service control operators in Essex are in the midst of an eight-day strike action due to a new shift system.Control operators walked out at 7am on Tuesday and are not expected to return until 7am next Wednesday in protest against shift changes that "disproportionately affect women with young families".A statement released by the Essex County Fire & Rescue Service said: "Essex will once again have strong contingency arrangements in place to protect the county and...
