Labor and Union Issues
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040 was eliminated in the stopgap bill to fund the federal government
A consultant’s review of the fatal fire criticized Sedgwick County’s 911 operations and the Wichita Fire Department’s lack of “self-reflection and accountability”
Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021
N.J. officials reinstate fire chief after allegations of harassment, intimidation and discrimination
East Orange Fire Chief Andre Williams was suspended after prosecutors investigated allegations of harassment from two firefighter unions
Applicants in the Hialeah Fire Department seeking promotion to battalion chief or assistant chief of operations will retake the exam after allegations of cheating
The proposed legislation would bring concerns about minimum staffing levels into collective bargaining discussions
Court ruling restores power to all public sector workers who would be treated the same as the police officers, firefighters and other public safety unions that were exempted under the law
In the fire department’s fleet, 63% of the engines, 33% of the trucks and 20% of the tower ladders have been in use longer than their 15-year recommended lifespan
Pawtucket firefighters are criticizing a decision by the fire chief to place a probationary firefighter as an acting deputy chief
A tire came off a tower ladder assigned to Truck 23, damaging two vehicles
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
The consulting firm hired to study fire services in Butte and Silver Bow County claimed it “had never worked in a community where it was so controversial”
The Troy firefighter and union president said he refused to participate in training at the academy, citing the death of a firefighter in 2021
Anderson firefighters collected food, clothing and other essential items to send to hurricane victims in North Carolina
The San Antonio union president urged firefighters and medics to “keep your heads on a swivel and watch your six” after the arrests of Venezuelan gang members
The Londonderry Fire Department chief told town officials he could not balance the department budget and keep safe staffing levels at the same time
General President Edward Kelly said the IAFF has taken unprecedented steps to hear members’ views on the candidates
CAL FIRE Local 2881 members started two years ago to get away from the current 72-hour schedule
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens appeared at a committee meeting disagreeing with the union about a pay study
California Professional Firefighters President Brian K. Rice said the former president’s ideas on public safety are dangerous
The FDNY Fire Officers Association warns the WTC Health Program may stop accepting members by 2028
Allegany County officials had previously laid off EMS personnel to handle a $2M budget shortfall
After being greeted with both cheers and boos, the vice presidential nominee made the case for the Trump ticket
Walz delivered morning remarks during the union’s 57th convention in Boston
Allentown lieutenant and IAFF Local 302 President Jeremy Warmkessel will speak about the economy and his support for Vice President Kamala Harris
The Austin Firefighters Association is pushing for changes in staffing and additional resources to deal with stress after the deaths of fellow firefighters
The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association shared a video on social media showing 4,900 firefighters lined up to receive their checks
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