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Negotiations Update: Osceola Corrections I.U.P.A. Local 6088
One of the I.U.P.A.’s Business Agents, Mr. Bob Walker, has been hard at work organizing and negotiating for I.U.P.A. Locals. Recently, he has been negotiating on behalf of Osceola Corrections I.U.P.A. Local 6088 to get them the wages and benefits they need and deserve. Items of particular interest in negotiations include: Compensatory time Increased clothing allowance Retention bonus Significant wage increase The I.U.P.A. Research Director Alina Johns has made two wage surveys to aid them in the process, providing them with additional tools and arguments for negotiations. They are in the third year of a three-year [...]
Photos of the Week: Florida Tour de Force
I.U.P.A. Local Port St. Lucie Police Officers Association, #6015 Members escorted riders from the Florida Tour De Force this year. Port St. Lucie Police Department posted the below photos on social media, “The 28th Annual Florida Tour de Force charity bicycle ride passed through Port St. Lucie earlier this morning. Chief Richard Del Toro was honored to greet the riders and wish them a safe journey to their next stop.” The post continued, “PSLPD, Fort Pierce Police Department, St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office, and Florida Highway Patrol worked together to provide the cyclists escort to ensure the they had a safe [...]
Photos of the Week: Police Week
I.U.P.A. Local Prince William County Police Association, #5010 Members along with their department participate in Police Week every year. This year, they began by attending Blue Mass in Washington, D.C. They then laid wreaths at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial for fallen Prince William County Police Department officers with their families. Prince William County Police Department posted the below photos on social media, “#PWCPD members joined family members today in Washington, D.C. to present wreaths in memory of our fallen officers at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Much appreciation to the Prince William County Police Association and Honor Guard [...]
I.U.P.A. Local Milwaukee Police Association, #21 Advocating for Injured Officers
I.U.P.A. Local Milwaukee Police Association, #21 sued on behalf of injured officers and a court decision in their favor paved the way for injured police officers to receive the full amount of retroactive benefits they are owed by the city of Milwaukee. The lawsuit arose when Attorney Christopher MacGillis was successful in a class action lawsuit and was paid for his services, but decided that he believed he was entitled to expand the class after the fact, requesting $1.2 million in attorney’s fees he wanted taken directly from the back pay owed to the injured officers who [...]
Share your #UnionMoment for a chance to win $10K!
Calling all union stars! Union Plus wants you to show your #UnionMoment for a chance to win $10,000! What's a #UnionMoment? It's how you: Go above and beyond for your fellow members. Stand up for what's right. Make someone's day a little brighter. Share a short video telling your story and the ways you shine at work, at home, or in your community and you could win $10,000! Here's how to enter: Grab your phone! Record a short video (under 5 minutes) telling your story. Be creative, funny, or heartfelt – but most importantly – be your amazing [...]
Photos of the Week: Law Enforcement Torch Run
I.U.P.A. Local Sarasota Police Officers Association, #6045 and I.U.P.A. Local Sarasota Police Lieutenants Association, #6043 Members participated in the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run to support Special Olympics Florida! You can view a video here. Sarasota Police Department posted on social media, “Thanks for your support during the 2024 Law Enforcement Torch Run this morning!??????♀️ We received the torch from our friends at the Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office as part of the state-wide run to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Over 5,000 officers will carry the torch on a 1,500-mile relay throughout Florida.” To learn more about the [...]
I.U.P.A. Research Update: K9 Heat Stroke Considerations
The I.U.P.A. Research Department completes research tasks on a number of different topics upon request by local presidents and proactively when there are topics of particular concern to law enforcement. Common research assignments include wage and benefits surveys, SurveyMonkey surveys to conduct local elections and to collect information about what members want in negotiations, and research reports on a variety of topics that concern our locals and our members. One such report was published on heat exhaustion deaths statistics and solutions. This time of the year as the temperature rises, revisiting the results of that research is [...]
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Photos of the Week: Lawton Officers Teaching Motorcycle Safety
I.U.P.A. Local Lawton Police Officers Assn., #24 Members taught Lawton, Oklahoma citizens how to use motorcycles safely for FREE! The class has taken place on numerous Saturdays and is so popular that classes fill up quickly. Lawton Police Department posted about the class on social media, “Forget about traditional classroom lectures and PowerPoints; this was a hands-on learning class! On March 30th, citizens spent their Saturday honing their skills on two-wheels! The Lawton Police Department offered a FREE school for riders wanting to sharpen their riding skills. The day consisted of slow speed cone patterns, emergency braking, throttle control, and friction [...]
National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week 2024
I.U.P.A. Local Lebanon Police Officers Assn., #7, MO I.U.P.A. Local Lebanon Police Officers Assn., #7 Members recognized dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week! Lebanon Police Department posted on social media, “We’re wrapping up National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and it’s been one FULL of appreciation! We’re grateful for so many of our community partners, staff, and surrounding agencies who took time to see to it that our dispatches were appreciated … No matter what week it may be, we’re always proud to recognize our dispatchers for the crucial role they play in serving our community!” [...]
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