Feb 28, 2025
IAFF sets top legislative priorities for 119th Congress
With the new Congress now seated, the IAFF outlines the key bills it will prioritize in the next two years.
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Jan 24, 2025
Washington, DC Local 36’s fight for presumptive cancer and disease coverage
Local 36’s advocacy led to major workers’ compensation gains, with recent legislation expanding protections to cover more cancers affecting members.- news
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Dec 13, 2024
FIREPAC-backed, IAFF supported members secure key election wins nationwide
IAFF members across the U.S. secure major election wins in 2024 general election.- news
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Dec 13, 2024
OSHA hears testimony on critical updates to fire fighter safety standards
OSHA will review the public comments and post hearing submissions until Jan. 17, 2025.- news
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Dec 11, 2024
Schumer commits to putting WEP/GPO repeal up for a vote at IAFF-led labor rally
Fire fighters, teachers, police officers, and other public service workers came to the nation’s capital to demand a Senate vote on the Social Security Fairness Act.- news
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Nov 29, 2024
IAFF helps Locals drive key campaign wins
Several IAFF Locals secure state ballot measure wins in 2024 election.- news
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Nov 20, 2024
New Hampshire fire fighters ratchet up legal efforts to win back pension benefits
The Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire are not backing down from a long fight to restore pension benefits.- news
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Nov 15, 2024
IAFF members awarded $1,000 at annual Labor Day Union Plus event
This year’s event was held virtually and included a $250,000 prize pool, including vacation giveaways and additional sweepstakes for union members across the U.S.- news
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Sep 27, 2024
Kamloops BC fire fighters make advances in new collective agreement
Members of Kamloops, BC Local 913 are welcoming a new collective agreement that not only improves wages, overtime and officer premiums, but also moves them to 24 hour-shifts and provides important advances in extended health benefits including mental health services.- news
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Sep 18, 2024
IAFF inducted into the DOL’s Century of Service Honor Roll
The IAFF receives special recognition from the Department of Labor for its 106 years of service to its members and the labor movement.- news
