Labor Rights

Jul 22, 2025
Hundreds rally in Austin to slam proposal cutting safe staffing

City proposal would reduce staffing on 48 of 50 engines from four to three fire fighters, sparking outcry from IAFF and Local 975.

Labor Rights

Occupational Safety

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Jun 27, 2025
IAFF union leaders elected to represent Canadians on Human Relations Committee

Oshawa, ON Local 465 President Peter Dyson and Vancouver, BC Local 18 President Katrina Davison were elected to represent Canada.

Canada

Labor Rights

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Jun 26, 2025
Families urge Congress to recognize occupational cancer deaths as Line of Duty

The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act would include occupational cancer as part of the federal government’s PSOB program. It’s currently under consideration in the U.S. House and Senate.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Legislation – US

PFAS

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Jun 20, 2025
IAFF affiliates in Canada and the U.S. support community orgs during Pride Month

From Port Coquitlam, B.C., to Buffalo, NY, members showed their support during Pride Month through fundraisers and participation in community events.

Giving Back

Labor Rights

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May 9, 2025
Hendricks County Fire Fighters Local 4406 sues Town of Brownsburg over wage violations

The Indiana Local is heading to federal court after alleging the town refused to pay its members the overtime wages they’ve earned.

Labor Rights

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Apr 21, 2025
IAFF advocacy secures free cancer screenings for Connecticut fire fighters

Union advocacy and state leadership provide critical early detection for occupational cancer.

Cancer

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

PFAS

news
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.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

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Apr 11, 2025
‘The state’s pension system is broken.’

Alaska closed its pension system in 2005, forcing public employees into a 401(k) plan and substantially reducing retirees’ earnings after a life of public service. Now, two bills in the state legislature look to restore pensions and ease a host of issues that have followed in the decades since.

Labor Rights

Legislation – US

Political Action – US

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Mar 31, 2025
Vermont fire fighters play crucial role in election of mayor with IAFF support

Rutland, VT Local 2323’s endorsement of pro-labor, incumbent mayor Michael Doenges highlights how collaborative efforts, and strategic support can lead to political wins.

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

Legislation – US

Political Action – US

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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.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

Legislation – US

PFAS

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