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Jul 5, 2024
Texas Supreme Court protects union leave provision

Following several legal challenges, the Texas Supreme Court affirms Austin Local 975’s union business leave as constitutional in a 6-3 ruling.

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Jun 12, 2024
With IAFF support, Local 1319 wins big in California Court

State Appeals Court rules City of Palo Alto violated Local’s labor rights in latest chapter of decades-long battle over collective bargaining.

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May 31, 2024
I-66 stands up to Boeing, secures four-year contract

Boeing Fire Fighters Local I-66 members will return to work after voting to ratify a four-year contract with the Boeing Company that offers better pay and an improved seniority scale.

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May 22, 2024
Collective bargaining rights are spreading across Virginia

Five Virginia IAFF locals have contracts in place with more to come. These victories were won after Virginia lifted it’s more than four decade long ban on the collective bargaining process.

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May 14, 2024
IAFF and Labor rallies outside Boeing’s DC-area headquarters, calling for end to fire fighter lockout

Local I-66, consisting of 125 fire fighters and emergency medical workers in Washington state, were locked out on May 4.

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May 10, 2024
Boeing locks out fire fighters over push for fair pay

The aerospace manufacturer locked out Local I-66 members, who protect people and property at the Boeing Company’s six Washington State facilities.

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Apr 12, 2024
Fairfax County Local 2068 honored after successful first contract negotiations

Labor and management are working together across Virginia to strengthen fire departments and improve emergency services through collective bargaining.

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Mar 14, 2024
IAFF backs Ohio fire fighters in controversial ballot fight

In Ohio, voters recently turned down a proposal to increase the minimum vote needed to amend the state constitution from a simple majority to a 60 percent majority. Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters (OAPFF) President Jon Harvey says the union played a pivotal role in organizing against the initiative.

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Feb 23, 2024
Michigan just became more labor-friendly, thanks in part to MPFFU efforts

The repeal of Michigan’s right-to-work law went into effect this week, delivering an important victory for the state’s unions and workers.

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Feb 12, 2024
IAFF bolsters organizing and collective bargaining opportunities in Alabama

Three dozen leaders from locals across Alabama attended a strategic workshop held by IAFF leadership earlier this month. The session focused on providing a playbook to strengthen local unions and establish collective bargaining rights.

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