Labor Wins - IAFF

Aug 29, 2025
Vancouver fire fighters win arbitration over sick leave rights

City must repay up to $400K after ruling affirms fire fighters’ right to five paid sick days under B.C.’s Employment Standards Act.

Canada

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Aug 29, 2025
Stronger Together: New Jersey IAFF affiliates join forces to deliver 24/7 fire coverage

With guidance from the IAFF and the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ), IAFF Locals unite to expand 24/7 coverage, strengthen public safety, and grow community partnerships in Monmouth and Ocean Counties.

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Aug 26, 2025
Georgia department adds fire fighters to boost public safety

After more than 30 years of running fire apparatus with just two fire fighters, a Georgia fire department is increasing staffing to add a third fire fighter per apparatus.

Labor Wins

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Aug 22, 2025
Truro, N.S., fire fighters win safer staffing levels in new agreement

A recent settlement will see the Town of Truro gradually hire additional personnel in order to ensure four fire fighters are deployed at all times. The agreement, which also includes wage increases of more than 23%, reinforces the 4 Fire Fighters 4 Your Safety campaign launched recently in Atlantic Canada.

Canada

Labor Wins

Occupational Safety

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Jul 31, 2025
IAFF secures victory for family after fire fighter’s fatal heart attack

After years of legal battles, Memphis, TN Local 1784 Fire Fighter/EMT Jeffrey Scott Arick’s family wins full line-of-duty death benefits with the assistance of the IAFF’s Medical Assistance Program, and ongoing support from Local 1784, 14th District Vice President Danny Todd, and General President Edward Kelly.

Labor Wins

LODD

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Jul 22, 2025
Federal jury awards $1 million to IAFF members fired for union organizing

Labor Rights

Labor Wins

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Jul 9, 2025
Historic wins on cancer coverage in PEI and Northwest Territories

Canada

Cancer

Labor Wins

Legislation – Canada

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Apr 30, 2025
IAFF, Dept. of Labor launch new federal apprenticeship program for fire fighters

The program aims to combat the ongoing nationwide fire fighter shortage by reducing barriers to entry for those interested in careers in fire and EMS response.

Labor Wins

Training

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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

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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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