Nov 13, 2024
House passes Social Security Fairness Act
In a historic vote, the House of Representatives has voted to repeal WEP/GPO and restore fairness to Social Security.
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Oct 31, 2024
B.C. fire fighters poised for major advance in cancer legislation with NDP win
IAFF affiliates in British Columbia are on track for a groundbreaking advance in presumptive cancer legislation after the New Democratic Party (NDP) Government secured majority status in the wake of the Oct. 19 provincial election.- news
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Sep 26, 2024
Renewed call for U.S. asbestos ban on Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are some of the deadliest in the world – and they’re nearly entirely preventable.- news
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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- news
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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.- news
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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.- news
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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.- news
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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.- news
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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)- news
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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.- news
