Eyes on SPFPA
- Jan 1
- 3 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Eyes on SPFPA is a blog and media platform that reports on internal issues, controversies, and legal matters involving the Security, Police, and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) union.
Overview
Eyes on SPFPA serves as an independent source of information about the SPFPA union, which is based in Roseville, Michigan, and represents protective security officers at federal workplaces. The platform aims to provide transparency and insight into union operations, leadership decisions, and legal disputes that may not be fully disclosed by SPFPA itself. It is particularly focused on issues related to union governance, financial management, and member representation.
Key Focus Areas
Leadership and Governance: Eyes on SPFPA frequently discusses the tenure and actions of SPFPA President David L. Hickey, highlighting concerns about leadership decisions and the use of member dues for legal actions.
Legal and Financial Matters: The blog reports on lawsuits, legal fees, and disputes involving SPFPA, including cases against rival unions and former union officials.
Union Member Advocacy: The platform provides information intended to help current and potential SPFPA members understand union activities, collective bargaining agreements, and the impact of leadership decisions on members.
Controversies and Allegations: Eyes on SPFPA covers allegations of misconduct within the union, often referencing federal court rulings, Department of Labor records and NLRB litigation.
Media and Resources
Eyes on SPFPA maintains a blog where articles and updates are published regularly, documenting union-related controversies and legal proceedings. The content is designed to give members and the public a detailed perspective on SPFPA’s internal affairs, including comparisons with rival unions.
Purpose and Audience
The primary goal of Eyes on SPFPA is to increase transparency and accountability within the SPFPA union. It targets union members, potential members, and anyone interested in labor union governance, particularly in the security and protective services sector. By highlighting legal outcomes, leadership actions, and financial decisions, the platform seeks to inform and empower members to make educated decisions regarding their union representation.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A Florida couple pled guilty today to conspiracy to provide and receive prohibited labor payments, in violation of the Labor Management Relations Act, also known as the Taft-Hartley Act.
According to court documents, since at least 2010 until November 2023, Ricky Dallas O’Quinn, 63, of Melbourne, Florida, served as both an officer and employee of International Union, Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA), a labor organization that represents protective security officers at federal workplaces. SPFPA executed collective bargaining agreements with several employers covering the security industry in several states. Ricky’s wife, Mabel O’Quinn, was the founder, incorporator, and an initial director of Company-2, which provided protective security officers at federal workplaces in numerous states. While Mabel served as Company-2’s chief executive officer and president, Ricky was involved in the finance, budget, and operations of the company since its inception in a clandestine role. Both Ricky and Mabel O’Quinn hid Ricky’s involvement in operating Company-2.
Read more about this story: Former SPFPA VP @ Large Rick O'Quinn & His Wife Plead Guilty in a Scheme to Provide & Receive Prohibited Labor Payments
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