The Uniformed Firefighters Association of NYC is the labor union which represents about 9,000 active NYC/FDNY Firefighters (and as many as 25,000 members overall, including retired NYC Firefighters). Our Mission 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