Denver Firefighters Union Files Lawsuit Over Disaffiliation Dispute and Dues
The Denver firefighters' union has filed a lawsuit against the state union and the IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) concerning a disaffiliation and a dispute over $389,000 in dues.
Denver, CO, August 11, 2026 —
DENVER – The Denver firefighters’ union has initiated legal action, filing a lawsuit against the state union and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). The core of the dispute centers on a disaffiliation process and a significant sum of approximately $389,000 in alleged dues.
The lawsuit was filed by the local Denver firefighters’ union, though specific details regarding the exact date of filing and the precise nature of the disaffiliation were not provided in the summary. The legal action involves the state union and the national IAFF organization as defendants.
A key element of the legal challenge is the disagreement over $389,000 in dues. The Denver firefighters’ union is contesting the handling or disposition of these funds in relation to the disaffiliation from the state union and the IAFF.
Further details regarding the specific claims made within the lawsuit, the legal arguments presented by the Denver firefighters’ union, and the responses or positions of the state union and the IAFF were not available in the provided summary. The outcome of this legal dispute and its implications for union membership and financial matters remain to be determined.
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