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Legal Representation
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What IUPA-FL delivers
I.U.P.A. Florida's members have 24 hour access to on-site lawyers.
I.U.P.A.'s legal representation covers all work related issues:
- Disciplinary Matters
- Grievances
- Shootings
- Labor Relations
I.U.P.A. has FLSA, First Amendment and Due Process Enforcement Programs. This means that I.U.P.A.'s General Counsel represents members in Federal Court to protect members' rights.
I.U.P.A.. its members have access to the AFL-CIO Union Privilege Legal Program. AFL-CIO Union Privilege benefit site www.unionprivilege.org
This provides lawyers you can trust and discounts for non-work related legal matters such as divorce.
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| What the PBA offers
Limited service hours
Coverage is limited to
- Discipline cases
- Shooting scenes
- If "you are named as a defendant in any civil or criminal action arising out of your duties as a law enforcement officer."
F.O.P. does not simply provide legal representation as part and parcel of membership, rather they "strongly encourage our members to seek the protection available through the FOP's program."
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State Level Lobbying
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What IUPA-FL delivers
I.U.P.A. recognizes the importance of lobbying both at the national and state levels. I.U.P.A. has professional lobbyists who consult with I.U.P.A., but I.U.P.A.'s Vice-President directs this effort.
The Vice-President uses his influence to achieve the passage of legislation beneficial to I.U.P.A. members. Recognizing the importance of lobbying and legislation, I.U.P.A.'s Vice-President and staff are personally involved in helping to ensure the passage of pro-law enforcement legislation.
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| What the PBA offers
In state, the Florida P.B.A. says that it, "maintains a professional staff of lobbyists to aid in obtaining legislation...." The F.O.P., based on its website, appears to focus on lobbying at the national level.
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Personal & Family Benefits
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What IUPA-FL delivers
I.U.P.A. offers you life insurance for your family. But I.U.P.A. is not only concerned about making sure your family is alright in the event of a tragic death.
I.U.P.A. is also concerned about you and your family while you are living. I.U.P.A. provides for a dental and vision program, a credit card program, an auto insurance program, a mortgage program and a loan program.
All of these benefits are part of being a part of the I.U.P.A. and thus Union Privilege network. www.unionprivilege.org
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| What the PBA offers
The Florida PBA is happy to keep paying you after you have died. "This plan assures the continuation of your annual base salary for 12 months in the event you lose your life as the result of accident, on or off-duty, or under certain circumstances, as a result of heart or other circulatory circumstances." Meanwhile, the Grand Lodge of the F.O.P. advertises that "many state lodges provide life, accidental death, line of duty, vision care and other benefits at no cost." Many lodges says the F.O.P. but not all lodges apparently.
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Local Communication
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What IUPA-FL delivers
I.U.P.A. provides its Florida members with their own IUPA-FL Website. Of course, members also have access to the I.U.P.A. International Website and many helpful links to other I.U.P.A. Locals' Websites.
I.U.P.A. not only publishes the Police Union News but also provides regular news updates to the I.U.P.A.-FL website.
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| What the PBA offers
Florida P.B.A. claims a monthly newsletter. The F.O.P. does not advertise any member publications.
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