Stand with NYC’s Bravest by signing this petition asking our elected officials to pass the law restoring real disability protections.

The Issue

NY City firefighters put their lives on the line everyday for all New Yorkers. They need to know if they are seriously disabled in the line of duty, NY City will have their back and provide real disability protection so they and their families can survive. Nobody can survive on $27.00 a day!

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Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New YorkPetition StarterThe UFA is a non-profit advocacy organization representing the health, safety and interests of New York City Firefighters and the citizens they are sworn to protect. The objectives of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) are to: -Protect the rights of UFA members -Obtain better and safer working conditions -Secure adequate remuneration -Obtain the equitable resolution of grievances -Cultivate fellowship among its members -Foster the finest traditions of American citizenship
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The Issue

NY City firefighters put their lives on the line everyday for all New Yorkers. They need to know if they are seriously disabled in the line of duty, NY City will have their back and provide real disability protection so they and their families can survive. Nobody can survive on $27.00 a day!

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Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New YorkPetition StarterThe UFA is a non-profit advocacy organization representing the health, safety and interests of New York City Firefighters and the citizens they are sworn to protect. The objectives of the Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) are to: -Protect the rights of UFA members -Obtain better and safer working conditions -Secure adequate remuneration -Obtain the equitable resolution of grievances -Cultivate fellowship among its members -Foster the finest traditions of American citizenship
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Petition created on March 9, 2015