Legislative Action
The heart of the IAFF’s success on Capitol Hill and in state legislatures across the United States is the ability of every fire fighter to make their voice heard. Our members mobilize their elected officials to support priorities that will keep fire fighters safe, ensure fair wages, safeguard fire fighters’ retirement, and protect the public from life-threatening emergencies. Our online advocacy center allows fire fighters to share their opinions directly with elected officials on issues that matter most.
Federal Action
La legislación federal prioritaria de IAFF asegura que los bomberos tengan condiciones laborales seguras, salarios justos y jubilaciones seguras. IAFF se enorgullece de apoyar a cualquier político o legislador, independientemente del partido político, que respalde a nuestros bomberos. Por eso trabajamos con los 535 miembros del Congreso, el poder ejecutivo y las agencias federales para promover políticas alineadas con la misión de IAFF. Colaboramos con cualquier miembro del Congreso o administración presidencial que apoye a los bomberos.
The IAFF urges Congress to pass the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S. 930/H.R. 1719) to recognize first responders’ occupational cancer deaths as line-of-duty deaths and provide death benefits to their survivors. Fire fighters have a significantly greater likelihood of developing cancer due to on-the-job exposures. Congress must stand by their survivors and recognize their sacrifice as a line-of-duty death.
The IAFF urges Congress to pass the PFAS Alternatives Act (H.R. 4769) to drive the development of next-generation protective gear. America’s fire fighters are forced to use gear that offers limited protection and contains PFAS chemicals. The PFAS Alternatives Act will help fire fighters obtain gear that is safer and free of carcinogens.
Fire fighters work a dangerous job and deserve the right to speak openly and freely about the challenges they face. However, fire fighters and other public safety officers are routinely fired or suspended for expressing their needs. The IAFF urges Congress to pass the Public Safety Officer Free Speech Act and ensure our first responders are not unfairly denied the right to discuss job-related issues.
The IAFF urges Congress to pass the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (H.R. 3539). This legislation ensures fire fighters and EMS personnel have the right to work with their employers to address concerns related to working conditions.
The WEP/GPO provision denies Social Security benefits for retired first responders who paid their fair share simply because they chose a career in public service. Despite paying into Social Security through a second job, thousands of fire fighters and EMS personnel are denied their full Social Security benefits because they were not eligible for Social Security through their primary job. The IAFF urges Congress to pass the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82/S. 597) and end the penalty on public service.
State Action
Desde la aprobación de legislación favorable a los sindicatos hasta el seguimiento de amenazas emergentes, nuestros líderes y miembros están en primera línea en sus legislaturas estatales, generando cambios positivos para la seguridad pública. A continuación se presentan algunos de los temas en los que trabajan nuestros miembros en Estados Unidos y Canadá.
Collective Bargaining
Defined Pension Benefits
Presumptive Benefits
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Sample Legislation
How to Lobby: Tips and Best Practices
Cada aspecto del trabajo de un bombero – desde el derecho a la negociación colectiva, el equipo y personal adecuado hasta los beneficios de pensión – está determinado por las decisiones de los funcionarios electos.
El cabildeo le permite contar su propia historia y luchar por lo que es importante para usted y sus miembros. Los miembros de IAFF deben estar preparados para luchar por sus propias necesidades y apoyar a sus compañeros bomberos.
El Departamento de Asuntos Gubernamentales de IAFF ha desarrollado algunos consejos y mejores prácticas para garantizar que esté preparado. Este documento desglosa todo lo que necesita saber sobre qué es el cabildeo, cómo prepararse para una reunión con sus funcionarios electos, qué hacer durante la reunión y cómo dar seguimiento después de la reunión.
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