Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President

Illinois bans PFAS in fire fighter gear with new law - IAFF Illinois is now the third state to ban intentionally added PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in fire fighter protective gear thanks to a new bill signed earlier

March 2nd, 1974- Evanston Firefighters Local #742 made history 50 years ago today when their members returned to work after a 53 hour walk-out.
Union recognition would become an all-too-common point of contention during the AFFI job actions of the 1970's.
Local 742's courage and committment to unionism made their action a success and set the tone for subsequent battles.

Chuck Sullivan-AFFI President Kurt Snow - AFFI Secretary/Treasurer Luke Howieson AFFI Vice President at Large Art Thompson - AFFI District 5 Vice President Steve Shetsky - Northern District Legislative Representative