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Sep 23, 2024
Discharge petition for Social Security Fairness Act will get a vote on House floor

In a historic development, a majority of House lawmakers side with fire fighters and other public servants as they seek to eliminate the costly WEP/GPO penalties

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Sep 6, 2024
Rep. Spanberger launches WEP/GPO survey for retired public servants

The survey will allow first responders and other public servants to share their experiences dealing with the WEP and GPO penalties.

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Sep 5, 2024
WTC Health Program nears permanent funding

The number of IAFF members who have cancer or respiratory illnesses due to a 9/11 related toxic exposure continues to rise. That’s why the International is supporting legislation to ensure that funding for the World Trade Center Health Fund seamlessly continues.

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Aug 23, 2024
IAFF, FOP endorse discharge petition for Social Security Fairness Act

In a joint letter to Congress, General President Edward Kelly and FOP President Patrick Yoes voiced their support for a procedural move intended to force a vote on eliminating WEP/GPO.

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Aug 15, 2024
Summer Legislative Roundup: Your IAFF at work in Washington

It’s been a busy summer in the nation’s capital, as the IAFF continues working to advance the lives and livelihoods of fire fighters across the country.

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Jul 25, 2024
Families and union leaders push for expanded benefits on Capitol Hill

Members of the IAFF, the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters, families, and IAFF Locals throughout Virginia, Minnesota, Ohio, and Florida gathered on Capitol Hill to lobby for the passage of the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (S.930/H.R.1719)

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Jul 11, 2024
BC affiliates petition Canadian Government on PFAS ban

A public petition asking the Canadian Government to implement a complete ban on PFAS and support the transition to PFAS-free turnout gear for fire fighters quickly amassed the number of signatures required to bring it before the House of Commons.

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Jul 9, 2024
A legacy of service: How a fallen fire fighter’s life continues inspiring his family

Meghan Paidar, the daughter of fallen St. Paul, MN Local 21 fire fighter, Mike Paidar, receives IAFF W.H. “Howie” McClennan scholarship.

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Jun 21, 2024
What they’re saying: Lawmakers react to passage of Fire Grants and Safety Act

Republicans and Democrats stress the importance of supporting America’s fire fighters as they vote to reauthorize AFG/SAFER grant funding.

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Jun 18, 2024
IAFF-endorsed Fire Grants and Safety Act passes Senate

Legislation to reauthorize AFG/SAFER grant funding now heads to the President’s desk after long fight on Capitol Hill.

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