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WSCFF 2012 Legislative Issues
The 2012 WSCFF Legislative Issues are now posted. You may find them in "Member Resources" under "Politics & Legislation."
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Legislative Session is Here! Are You Signed Up for Legislative Updates?
This year’s “short session” is scheduled for 60 days beginning Monday, January 9. Like the past three regular legislative sessions and the special sessions in between, this session will be dominated by balancing the budget and overcoming the impacts of the continuing recession on revenues. Proposals to reduce contributions to the LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Plan resurfaced during the December 2011 special session, so any thoughts of a reprieve have been put to rest. We are prepared to once again contend with these attacks and several other issues as this session begins. We have two requests of our local leaders. First, encourage each of your members to sign up to receive Legislative Updates so that they are informed on the issues their union is managing; and second have your members prepared for direct action should we need it. The primary communication method we use to keep our members informed about fire fighter legislative issues and/or the need for member action is the WSCFF “Legislative Update” sent out via our web site. We ask every IAFF local leader to make sure all members know how to receive these. Post the sign-up instructions on union boards; talk about them at your union meetings; and send an email to all of your members encouraging them to sign up. It is easy, and a one-time setup will keep your members up-to-date on legislative activities. Below are the easy-to-follow steps: To sign up for the WSCFF Legislative Updates, go to your “user settings” page on the WSCFF website, www.wscff.org. If you do not have a profile, you have the ability to create your own. Below your personal contact information is a section to provide your IAFF membership and local numbers. There you will find “Mailing Lists.” Check the “Legislative Updates” box. If you have any trouble with this process, please contact the Council office. Someone is always available during business hours to assist. ~Your 2012 WSCFF Legislative Team
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Washington State’s Legislative and Congressional Redistricting
Redistricting is the process of changing the boundaries of voting districts. To ensure everyone has equal representation in government, legislative and congressional districts are drawn so they all have the same number of people and groups that have minority interests in government are kept together.
On January 1, 2012, the four voting members of the Washington State Redistricting Commission unanimously approved the final version of the Washington State Redistricting Plan. The final report to the Legislature was delivered on Monday, January 9, 2012.
This plan becomes final unless it is amended by the Legislature within 30 days after the beginning of the legislative session.
By law, if the Legislature wants to change the plan approved by the Redistricting Commission, any new district boundary lines they propose can affect no more than two percent of a district’s population and must be approved by two-thirds of the members of each legislative chamber. The Governor may not veto the Commission’s redistricting plan. There is no final vote of approval on the redistricting plan, and it takes effect 30 days after the legislative session begins.
We encourage each and every local to look at your new legislative and congressional district boundaries.
Here are the “final maps” that were proposed by the commission and sent to the legislature.
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Washington Bus
The Washington Bus Fellows Program channels a cadre of capable, passionate young people into public life in Washington State.
The Washington Bus Fellows Program is a ten-week political boot camp in Seattle for 18-25 year olds. Fellows spend the summer (June 13 to August 18, to be exact) learning state-of-the-art campaign management, grassroots organizing, public policy formulation, and leadership skills. Alums are prepared to take leadership positions in campaigns and political movements. For any questions about the program or application, please contact danielle@washingtonbus.org. Program information is below! Bus Fellows 2012: Your Turn BIG NEWS: Bus Fellows pre-applications are out! That's right, your favorite summer leadership program is back!
As a Fellow, you will work with the sharpest political minds in Washington, make an immediate impact, and exit the program ready to run campaigns, organize peers, MC music festivals, and maybe, just maybe, take over the world.
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Benefit Concert for Wynn Loiland
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FUNDRAISER FOR WYNN: Mark your calendar for February 11, 2012 and purchase your tickets for Blue Jeans, Boots & Brotherhood, a benefit concert for Wynn Loiland featuring country music by Aces Up! Ticket price is $35 and includes food, beverage and entertainment. This fun event will be held at the Historic Dieringer School Gym. For directions and to purchase tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com/event/2694562509 Purchase early as tickets are limited. On Sunday November 20, Wynn Loiland of IAFF 2024, South King Professional Fire Fighter’s was seriously injured on duty. Engine 66 responded to an accident on I-5 near Federal Way. While the crew was assessing the scene, an oncoming driver lost control of his vehicle striking Fire Fighter Loiland. UPDATE on Wynn's recovery - Please visit Wynn's Caringbridge link for up-to-date details of his recovery or go to IAFF Local 2024’s website to access Wynn’s Caringbridge link or to make a donation to assist the family with their expenses incurred by staying in Seattle to be with Wynn. Please be sure to note your donation is for the Wynn Loiland fund. Local 2024 and the Loinland Family thank you for your support. Request from South King County Professional Firefighters/Wynn Loiland Fund |
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Friend in Need
A Message From Alex
2001 WSCFF Honorary Fire Fighter Alex Skalbania has dedicated his career as a labor attorney to helping fire fighters. He is a close friend to the WSCFF and many of our members. Some of you may know that Alex, having been diagnosed with cancer, has recently returned home from Pittsburg after extensive surgery. Alex’s wife, Laurie, was diagnosed with cancer just prior to Alex and is beginning her journey for recovery after a recent major surgery of her own. Alex and his family have a long, challenging road to recovery ahead. It is the intent of the WSCFF to facilitate the assistance that the family will need to make this endeavor a little less stressful. Now is the opportunity for our members to support Alex in his time of need as Alex has helped many of our members in their times of need. The WSCFF has established an account for the Skalbania's at the Magnolia Thriftway. Donations to this fund allow Alex and Laurie to purchase groceries and supplies at their neighborhood store just a few blocks from their home. The store will deliver to the Skalbania's home as well.
To contribute to this fund, send a check to:
Magnolia Thriftway
Attn: Skalbania Acct
20126 Ballinger Way
PMB #159
Shoreline, WA 98155
With a business called Taste of Amazing, the WSCFF established a Gift Card account for the Skalbania Family that can be used to purchase meals via Taste of Amzaing's website or directly in their Redmond store. For friends and family who want to add funds to this account, you may do so by: 1. Calling Taste of Amazing at 425-867-1516 and asking to add funds to the SKALBANIA Gift Certificate account and payment can be made by credit card; or 2. Visiting Tast of Amazing's store, 18005 NE 68th ST STE A-115, Redmond, WA 98052 and request to add funds to the account, and pay by check, cash or credit card; or 3. Mailing a check or money order to the above address referencing “Gift Card Account SKALBANIA” As neither can work much at this time, they may also need financial assistance at some point. We will keep you apprised of their needs and how we can support this family that has always been there for us.
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3rd District Representative Rick Peters is Back to Work
Updated
On: Dec 02, 2011 (15:41:00)
After months of chemotherapy, Rick returned to normal duty on Wednesday. In January, Rick was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and has been fighting diligently since. During the upcoming recovery period, Rick will have maintenance chemo sessions every few months for the next two years to extend his remission. For now, Rick is just very happy to be back on duty. To read about Rick’s first day back at the station, see Friday’s article in the Everett Herald.
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Line of Duty Death
Updated
On: Dec 12, 2011 (08:31:00)
George H. Sly, Jr.
June 10, 1949 ~ November 22, 2011
IAFF Local 876 Spokane Valley Fire Fighters and the WSCFF sadly announce the passing of Brother George H. Sly, Jr. on November 22, 2011. With his family by his side, Brother Sly succumbed to his battle with Laryngeal Cancer, a presumed on-duty illness.
Brother Sly enjoyed a thirty-two year career with Spokane Valley Fire and retired on June 28, 2010. He served Local 876 in many official capacities and was known as the first LEOFF 2 hire in the department. He is survived by his wife Linda, son Kristoffer, and daughter Jocelyn.
A celebration of George’s life will be held December 10, 2011, 1:00 p.m. at His Place Church, 3079 East 16th Avenue, Post Falls, Idaho. Class A uniforms are encouraged for line personnel. For further information please contact Steve Spuler, 509-993-0129 or Brian Foster-Dow, 509-951-3283.
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Great Falls Fire Fighters, IAFF Local #8, Wants Your Hockey Equipment
Updated
On: Nov 03, 2011 (10:54:00)
A local non-profit organization in Great Falls, Montana, that specializes in therapeutic and recreational activities for children and adults with physical, developmental, behavioral and/or mental challenges is in the process of developing the first-ever disabled hockey program in Montana Read More...
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Play 2 Heal - A "Fill the Boot" Event
Updated
On: Nov 09, 2011 (10:15:00)
Participate in the "Play 2 Heal" campaign to build a new pediatric play area at the Harborview Medical Burn Unit! Bring your boot or helmet to the Husky Stadium previous to the Husky vs. Ducks football game. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 3:00 p.m. November 5, 2011. Meeting place for fire fighters is at the East end of the stadium in "The Zone" under the "Big W" tent. Food and drinks will be provided to all volunteers. Screens will be set up for viewing the game set for 7:30 kickoff. The first one hundred fire fighters to arrive will receive a free t-shirt among other give-a-ways.
If you are not able to participate you may also support this project by making a donation through the University of Washington Foundation website. For questions or further information, please contact WSCFF10th District Representative, Dean Shelton: 10thdistrict@wscff.org or 360-770-8067
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