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1612, 2024

Travel Savings for the Season!

Up to 35% off Budget Car Rentals + $10 Off for Union Members! Don't Miss Out! Union Members – save up to 35%* off Budget car rental rates for your holiday travel. Plus, as a special gift to you, use code MUGZ036 for an extra $10 off $175* or more. Plus, sign up for Budget Fastbreak, the free loyalty program that offers fast app booking and expedited service. Book Now Disclaimer: *Terms apply. SNOW much savings for your next hotel stay! Whether giving the gift of travel or treating yourself to [...]

1612, 2024

I.U.P.A. Local 6020 Votes Overwhelmingly for I.U.P.A.

The PBA challenge to represent I.U.P.A. Local 6020 has once again failed. The vote took place between November 18 and 22, with the tally occurring on November 22 with members voting overwhelmingly in favor of the I.U.P.A. I.U.P.A. Local 6020 Members recognized the stellar benefits and services that the I.U.P.A. has been providing since 2015 when the I.U.P.A. assumed their representation. While the I.U.P.A. works well with Broward County management, the I.U.P.A. has also put them to task when representing the local and members of the local: Recovering millions worth of pay and benefits Restoring several employees to duty Correcting [...]

912, 2024

Photos of the Week: Thanksgiving Drop Off

Milwaukee Police Association, I.U.P.A. Local #21 dropped off Thanksgiving supplies to a whole classroom of excited kids! Members gave away complete meals with turkeys. Milwaukee Public Schools posted about it on social media, “Last week, the Milwaukee Police Association donated Thanksgiving meals to families at Alexander Mitchell Integrated Arts School. #Thankyou for your generous donation to our families.” Each week, the I.U.P.A. Briefing Room features a photo that exemplifies the valuable part of the community that our Law Enforcement Officers all across the U.S. are [...]

912, 2024

Constables Support Local Baseball Team

Coalition of Police, I.U.P.A. Local #911 Member Deputy Brown stopped by a car wash fundraiser for the local high school baseball team and got his patrol car washed to show his support! Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 posted about it on social media, “This morning, Deputy Brown with Constable Mark Herman’s office stopped by Klein Forest High School Baseball Booster Club Car Wash Fundraiser in the KF parking lot to get his patrol vehicle washed to show support to the team. The team will be there until 3 pm today. We love our community!” [...]

912, 2024

New Year, New Car

Don’t miss year-end car sales events going on now! Easily find your next new or used car online with the Union Plus Auto Buying Program. Don’t miss your exclusive Union Member benefits: Ready to sell your car? Get a cash offer from a local dealer in minutes. $100 rebate on new union-made cars* Remote paperwork and vehicle delivery options available Enjoy up to $2,000 in Auto Repair and Auto Deductible Reimbursements** Search Vehicles Disclaimer: *If you purchase a new, qualifying union-assembled vehicle, you will receive a gift card for $100 within 6 to 8 weeks after purchase. [...]

212, 2024

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 [...]

212, 2024

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 [...]

212, 2024

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 [...]

2511, 2024

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 [...]

2511, 2024

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 [...]

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