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December 2025
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UFPO Prevails in Vermont Labor Board Hearing

Montpelier, Vermont – December 30, 2025 – United Federation of Police Officers Representative (UFPO) Christopher Hoar prevailed in a hearing before the Vermont Labor Board involving former employer and New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) Executive Director. The hearing took place on December 11, and the Board issued a decision in the UFPO’s favor.

The matter arose from a dispute concerning a petition for election of bargaining representative, under Vermont Municipal Labor relations Act. After reviewing the evidence and hearing testimony, the Vermont Labor Relations Board ruled in favor of the United Federation of Police Officers, affirming their position in the case.

“I’m grateful the Vermont Labor Relations Board carefully considered the facts and reached a fair decision,” said Christopher Hoar. “The Board’s decision reinforces the importance of an expedited election process and legislative intent of Vermont’s labor laws.”

The decision brings closure to the matter and allowing the completion of the election process.

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Merry Christmas

As the holiday season arrives, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to all the dedicated police officers who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. Your commitment, bravery, and service do not go unnoticed, especially during this special time of year when many are celebrating with loved ones.

May you and your families have a joyful, peaceful, and safe Christmas. Thank you for your sacrifices, your courage, and your unwavering dedication to protecting and serving our neighborhoods. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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UFPO WELCOMES LUDLOW (VT)

On December 10th, the Vermont Labor Relations Board certified the United Federation of Police Officers as the exclusive bargaining unit representative for the Ludlow (VT) Police Department bargaining unit. The Ludlow Police Association unanimously wanted to disaffiliate itself from New England PBA and join the United Federation of Police Officers, Inc. The members wanted a union that would be able to address all the needs of a Vermont Police Union.  In speaking with local leadership, they were concerned that the N.E.P.B.A. could no longer provided the overall expertise that UFPO has to offer to police officers in Vermont, and after careful consideration the members took the necessary steps to change unions. They are now members of the fastest growing police union in the State of Vermont. We welcome them to the growing UFPO family.

FALMOUTH POLICE LIEUTENANTS JOIN UFPO

The United Federation of Police Officers’ is proud to announce that the Falmouth Police Lieutenants Association (FPLA) has signed an affiliation agreement with the organization and ultimately ended their 18-year affiliation with the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA).  After meeting with the UFPO organizing team, the FPLA decided to set a date to have an election to determine if the membership would like to affiliate with UFPO.  All of us at UFPO welcome the men and women from Falmouth Police Lieutenants Association.

After a unanimous vote the local president Brian Kinsella stated, “We are looking forward to a long and happy relationship with the UFPO. We are excited about the exceptional legal services, and we are well aware of the experience of their representatives.”

National Director of Organizing Chris Hoar called the Falmouth Police Lieutenants Association, “A very aggressive and determined group of superior officers who should be excited about joining an aggressive national union.” Hoar continued, “A welcomed addition to our growing family of law enforcement officers on Cape Cod, and we are looking forward to providing them with exceptional service.”

Cohasset (MA) Settles Contract

Cohasset Police Association Local 143 joined UFPO in September of 2025 and their contract had already expired in 2025, the United Federation of Police Officers got right to work negotiating the new contract in October for the hard-working officers of Cohasset Massachusetts.  The members of UFPO Local 143 recently voted to ratify a new three-year agreement. “I am very pleased with the process and the outcome of these negotiations.” Said United Federation of Police Officers International Representative Sean R. McArdle. 

“I believe we accomplished a lot in this three-year agreement within a few weeks at the table.  We had some major issues to deal with the Town of Cohasset from the “Wages” to the “Quinn Bill”. Our members were patient and their patience paid off as we were able to achieve increase in from anywhere between 14 to 20 percent over the three-year period. The local was able to increase the percentages in educational incentive for all current who have any type of college degree, not just in criminal justice. For all further members of the department whose degree is eligible under the “Quinn Bill” standard shall receive those percentage increase also. The detail rate will jump $23 dollars over these three years.  We also succeed in maintaining a strong collective bargaining agreement. The Town of Cohasset did the right thing for the membership this round on the total compensation package.” McArdle concluded

“I am very pleased with the hard work and their professionalism from United Federation of Police Officers – and especially the work of Sean McArdle has done on our behalf” said Cohasset Police Association Bargaining Committee Member Chirsty Tarantino. “I would like to personally thank the UFPO for their service to my Union and appreciated all hard work & time the UFPO put in on this contract, the experience showed during negotiations.”