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Tag: Labor Rights

Dec 28, 2023
Illinois legislation mandates labor history education for new recruits

New professional fire fighters on the job in Illinois are learning the foundations of the labor movement thanks to advocacy from the AFFI.

Labor Rights

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Dec 27, 2023
South Fulton Local ratifies and renews 2nd contract with IAFF help

South Fulton, GA Local 3920 achieved yet another historic milestone as its members unanimously voted to ratify their collective bargaining agreement, securing approval from the City of South Fulton for a new contract with the support of the IAFF.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Dec 26, 2023
IAFF grows with new affiliates in Ontario, British Columbia

The IAFF is welcoming new locals in Loyalist Township, Ontario and View Royal and Colwood, B.C.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

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Dec 5, 2023
St. Louis Boeing fire fighters win big during contract negotiations

The Boeing Fire Fighters Local I-66 St. Louis, Missouri, chapter has won a new contract after facing threats of a lockout from one of the largest corporations in the world.

Collective Bargaining

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Nov 30, 2023
Repealing WEP and GPO Social Security offsets gains momentum

General President Edward Kelly and the IAFF continues to pressure Congress to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Social Security provisions.

Labor Rights

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Nov 17, 2023
Orillia, ON Local 1100 dispatchers’ jobs saved

Advocacy by Orillia ON Local 1100 and the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) has saved the jobs of four member dispatchers after the city reversed a decision made earlier this year to contract out the service.

Labor Rights

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Legislation – US

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