Collective Bargaining

Dec 10, 2025
Utah legislature repeals anti-bargaining legislation after backlash from workers and communities

A bill to strip collective bargaining rights from fire fighters, police officers, teachers, and other workers has been reversed – ending a long fight between Utah’s workers and lawmakers.

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Nov 21, 2025
Jackson fire fighters secure first contract in decades

New collective bargaining agreement, upgraded station, and a $1M engine mark a major turning point for Local 87 and the city.

Collective Bargaining

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Oct 10, 2025
Altoona fire fighters secure five-year contract with major gains in pay and staffing

New agreement adds six hires, boosts wages and wellness benefits, and strengthens public safety across the city.

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Oct 9, 2025
Irving fire fighters secure first collective bargaining agreement

With support from the IAFF and state leaders, Irving, TX Local 2073’s first collective bargaining agreement establishes a plan to achieve four-person staffing on every fire apparatus by 2029.

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Sep 5, 2025
Tracadie, N.B. fire fighters join growing IAFF ranks in Canada

Following its recent affiliation with the IAFF, Tracadie Local 5428 is striving to improve its department’s response capabilities and to bring wages and working conditions in line with other northern New Brunswick affiliates.

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Aug 6, 2025
Idaho local defends bargaining rights in legal fight with city

An Idaho judge sided with the Local 1773 after the city failed to uphold binding provisions in its collective bargaining agreement with fire fighters.

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Jul 29, 2025
Memphis fire fighters sue after city reneges on signed deal

Local 1784 is taking legal action after Memphis fails to honor agreements.

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Jul 14, 2025
Stronger Together: The IAFF represents everyone from dispatchers to arson investigators

Fire departments in the United States and Canada include critical staff members who are not fire fighters or emergency medical personnel. Where possible, the IAFF seeks to be their voice when it comes to important labor issues.

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Apr 17, 2025
PFFU, Utah labor unions return 320K signatures for referendum challenging anti-collective bargaining law

A referendum campaign to stop H.B. 267 is underway and workers across Utah are coming together to fight for their voice in the workplace.

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Mar 26, 2025
VA Gov vetoes bills to expand collective bargaining rights for fire fighters

Legislation that would’ve guaranteed fire fighters, police officers, and other public employees’ rights to collectively bargain won’t become law this session.

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