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National Labor Relations Board

Scott Powers, WSCFF Federal & Industrial Locals Liaison to the WSCFF Executive Board On July 5, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) into law, commonly referred to as the Wagner Act. Among other protections, the NLRA provides private sector employees the right “to form, join, or assist labor...

Membership Spotlight: Jason Gwilt

Jason Gwilt, Local 2781, Snohomish County, has led an inspiring career making an impact, whether seated on his motorcycle as a leader with the IAFF Motorcycle Group or advocating as a union leader. “Both of them have intersected over the years and both I am equally proud of.” Born and raised in Sultan, Washington,...

Michelle Pidduck: My Cancer Journey

What does a survivor mean? My name is Michelle Pidduck and even though I’m from California, Washington State has been my home for the last 26+ years. I have been with the Shoreline Fire Department for the last 22 years. My current position is Public Information and Education Officer. However, I am still a...

Membership Spotlight: Rob Duhamel

The rights, protections, and benefits firefighters and union members count on today don’t just happen. They aren’t gifted to union members. They exist because people like Rob Duhamel dedicate their time to advocating for improvements in the firefighting profession. “Brother Duhamel has previously served on the Local 1488 West Pierce Fire Fighters Executive Board...

Membership Spotlight: Kelsey Benson

We’re thrilled to introduce you to a WSCFF member who is remarkable in many ways and, importantly, demonstrates her strength through empowering others. Kelsey Benson of L2903 Lacey Fire Fighters shows up for her crew, her community, and the next generation. She revived the Capital Metro Girls Fire Camp, a two-day local camp for...

Membership Spotlight: Kevin Hart

Inspiring WSCFF members take action, drive real change and keep things moving! Making a difference on the job, in their community and through union involvement. Kevin Hart is a dedicated member of L452 Vancouver whose years of service (over 27 years and counting!) and commitment make him a valued part of our union. Says...

Meet Federal & Industrial Liaison Scott Powers

Scott Powers, president of Local F-283 Lewis-McChord, was selected in June to serve as the Federal & Industrial Liaison to the WSCFF Executive Board. Scott is replacing Casey Yeager, who was elected WSCFF 4th District Representative at the WSCFF 86th Annual Convention.  Scott is a fifth-generation fire fighter who began his fire fighter career in...

Casey Yeager elected WSCFF 4th District Representative

Casey Yeager, LI-66 Boeing Firefighters, was elected as the WSCFF 4th District Representative at the WSCFF 86th Annual Convention in June. Casey began as a volunteer fire fighter in Grays Harbor in 2001 and was hired as a career fire fighter in 2013. In 2016, he joined Boeing and has since served in local...

Meet WSCFF Trustee Robbie Hyslop

Robbie Hyslop was elected as WSCFF Trustee at the 86th Annual Convention in June. He was born and raised in Spokane, Washington, and graduated from Washington State University in 2007. His introduction to the fire service came through a close friend and that friend’s older brother, a firefighter in Yakima. Although unfamiliar with the...

86th Annual Convention Report

This June, 248 delegates and 24 alternates representing 67 WSCFF locals from across Washington State convened in Marysville for the WSCFF 86th Annual Convention. Over the course of the week, members set the organization’s course for the coming year, electing leadership, debating and passing resolutions, setting policy priorities, and honoring those who have made...