Labor and Union Issues
At a City Hall meeting, residents, activists, and city employees offered mixed reactions to Kristin Crowley’s ousting, while unionized firefighters rallied behind her
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
Scranton firefighters face expanded coverage under a new city directive, sparking union concerns over safety, workload and lack of communication
The lieutenant is accused of disclosing protected health information in the post on Facebook
The firefighters’ union negotiated the cuts down from 9.23% as the state seeks to fill a $54 billion budget deficit
Audio published by union officials reportedly reveals a shift commander telling firefighters they will be considered “AWOL” if they leave work to get tested
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 posted about the incident that occurred amidst hundreds of calls for service on July 4
Union members held a news conference in Augusta Tuesday, which was followed by a heated exchange between a retired battalion chief and a city commissioner
A new design was presented to Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller in a request to reinstate the commemorative flag
Family members and colleagues of Kennewick Firefighter Shane Webb urged others to wear a mask to help slow the spread
Union officials say Harold Schaitberger improperly withdrew from pension coffers, failed to pay taxes and used union funds for personal expenses
Union officials held rallies with local leaders and community members at the two stations housing the units marked for disbandment
The Houston firefighters’ union said one firefighter is in ICU and two other firefighters from the same station have also tested positive
The Fairhaven firefighters’ union spoke out against staffing cuts in the neighboring city of New Bedford
IAFF Local 82 President Mark Lakosky questioned Chief John Fruetel’s decision to not call in reinforcements and to allow buildings to burn
Providence City Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré said he does not believe officers racially profiled Firefighter Terrell Paci, who was on duty during the incident
Community members held a rally Monday to protest the mayor’s order to remove all flags outside city buildings except the U.S. and city flags
Akron Fire Lt. Russell Brode, former president of IAFF Local 330, is remembered as an advocate for firefighter safety
Dozens of FDNY members spoke in a demonstration on Sunday, and an FDNY engine honked in support of a group of protesters on Saturday night
A video posted to Twitter shows the white off-duty lieutenant parked in the driveway of the woman, who is a racial minority, after following her
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
The city manager of Chickasha, Okla. was criticized for his comments following a proposal to cut $1 million from the city’s fire and police departments
North Bend voters will decide whether to reduce the public safety fee, which union members worry will lead to significant cuts
The fire and police chiefs of the city of Schenectady responded to the prospect of losing 33 firefighter-medics and 40 police officers
Extrapolated results from an economic impact survey of IAFC members found “draconian numbers” of potential layoffs and revenue loss
The first responders were among 56 employees laid off or furloughed to save the city about $700,000 during the pandemic
The presidents of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors strongly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s comments
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city has lost $7.4 billion during the pandemic and cuts including essential workers may be necessary
Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy said major cuts in both public safety and other departments will be necessary without federal aid
Atlanta Fire Capt. Danny Dwyer spoke publicly for the first time about his suspension, revealing that he has accepted a position with another department
Firefighters will be tested during shift changes at stations that have had several virus cases
About 1,000 members were tested for antibodies this week as part of a pilot program to determine how many first responders may have immunity
Union officials say the change withholds one week of pay until a firefighter retires or leaves the department
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