Photos of the Week: Police Tour
Lawton Police Officers Assn., I.U.P.A. Local #24 members led students on a tour of their station as part of the city’s Junior Leadership Day! Lawton Police Department posted on social media, “Thank you for letting us host a tour of the station. This was a great group.” Lawton, Oklahoma City Government posted, “The City of Lawton partnered with Junior Leadership Lawton Fort Sill to give students a behind-the-scenes tour of our city’s inner workings on #JuniorLeadershipDay! ” Their post continued, “From visiting the Museum of the Great Plains, the Public Safety Center with Lawton Police & Lawton Fire, to Lawton Animal [...]
Negotiations Update: I.U.P.A. Locals #6046 and #6047
I.U.P.A. General Counsel Maria Kazouris recently finished negotiations with Sarasota County Schools alongside Sarasota County School Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6046 President Mary McCarrick and Sarasota County School Sergeant Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6047 President Todd Perna. There were numerous successes! This was Sarasota County School Sergeant Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6047’s first collective bargaining agreement! Sergeants will now no longer have mandatory unpaid overtime. Instead, overtime will be paid and assigned after a voluntary process is followed. Other highlights of the collective bargaining agreement include: Article 15: UNIFORMS Codifies shorts as part of the SCPD uniform and explains when shorts can [...]
Warm Up to a Hassle-Free Move: Winter Moving Tips from Good Greek Moving & Storage
Winter brings cozy nights, twinkling lights and the promise of new beginnings. If you’re planning a move during the colder months, don’t let the season’s challenges leave you feeling frozen. With Good Greek Relocation Solutions, the 2024 Mover of the Year, you can keep your relocation merry and bright. Let’s unwrap our top winter moving tips to help you make a smooth transition! How to Choose the Right Mover ❄️ Winter moves come with unique challenges, so it’s essential to select a mover who can handle the season’s unpredictability. Here’s what to look for: Choose Experience When icy roads [...]
Union Plus Scholarship Applications are Due by January 31!
Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Apply for a scholarship just for union families. Click Here to Apply! Previous I.U.P.A. Union Plus Scholarship Winners! Sophia Grace Finnegan-Ayala: 2024 Union Plus Scholarship Winner Ms. Finnegan-Ayala is attending Marquette University, where she is majoring in biomedical sciences on the university’s pre-physician assistant (PA) track. Her goal is to enter Marquette’s accelerated PA program in the fall of her third year. She [...]
Photos of the Week: Police Safety Tips
Coalition of Police, I.U.P.A. Local #911 Members gave safety tips to kids at Grace Church along with K9 Hades! Harris County Constable Precinct 4 posted about it on social media, “Today, Deputy Palacio, her K9 Hades, and Deputy Galicia with Constable Mark Herman's office attended the Grace Church in Humble. They spoke with the children about safety and gave a K9 demonstration. Thank you for having us!” Each week, the I.U.P.A. Briefing Room features a photo that exemplifies the valuable [...]
Harvest Hayride
Port St. Lucie Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local #6015 Members participated in the Harvest Hayride held at McCarty Ranch Preserve! Port St. Lucie Police Department posted about it on social media, “The Harvest Hayride and Bonfire in the Preserve was recently held at McCarty Ranch. Our officers were happy to enjoy the evening along with our community. We hope to see you all again next year!” The Harvest Hayride featured: Hayrides A DJ! Live bands Food and drinks! [...]
Photos of the Week: Active Shooter Response and Traffic Stop Training
I.U.P.A. Terre Haute, I.U.P.A. Local #133 Members participated in training aimed at making them safer and more effective during active shooter responses and traffic stops. Terre Haute Police Department posted on social media, “Members of the Terre Haute Police Department participated in training sessions focused on Active Shooter Response and Traffic Stops. Both trainings covered a range of essential skills, including de-escalation, tactical approaches, and mindset, with force-on-force scenarios integrated into each session. We want to extend our thanks to our community partners for allowing us to use their businesses as training locations, helping us better prepare our officers for real-world [...]
Ullico Select Adds Home and Auto Insurance for Union Members
Ullico Select, the marketplace for insurance products that protect and empower union workers and their families, is proud to now offer home and auto insurance. “Labor leaders and benefit plan trustees know they can depend on us for our property and casualty insurance. Now union members can also depend on us for our home and auto insurance,” said Tina Fletcher, President of Ullico Casualty Group, LLC. “As the nation’s only labor-owned insurance and investment company, we channeled our long-time experience serving the union market into a suite of products with member households in mind.” [...]
Union Members Save 30% Off Thanksgiving Flowers and Gifts
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Photos of the Week: Kick Against Domestic Violence
Shreveport Police Union, I.U.P.A. Local #275 sponsored a kickball team that participated in the third annual “Kick Against Domestic Violence” kickball tournament. The kids sported shirts donated to them by Shreveport Police Union, I.U.P.A. Local #275 and Shreveport Police Union, I.U.P.A. Local #275 President Chris Bordelon was cheering them on with other local members. Shreveport Police Department posted on social media, “Today, the Shreveport Police Department participated in the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s 3rd Annual ‘Kick Against Domestic Violence’ kickball tournament. Our officers enjoyed coaching a team of amazing kids from the Cedar Grove Friendship House. It was a day filled [...]
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