Impact Bargaining: What is it and what triggers the need?

Membership Engagement Presentation

This is a two part class that runs from 1:30 – 5:00 with a 30 minute break.

This class will cover updates on the IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan and IAFF Health & Wellness Trust (formerly the Northwest Fire Fighters Benefits Trust). …

As professional firefighters, we have an amazing defined-benefit pension and the ability to retire in our mid-50s, but our income and expenses change immediately …

Understanding PTS Claims Presentation

Secretary-Treasurer Tools & Tips Presentation

A brief overview of what is a grievance, what is an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP). What is the difference between the two and what is …

This course will be an open discussion about achieving a balance between the life of a union official who still works on the job and …

Wildland Committee Fire Roster Presentation

DecisionPoint will discuss and review key topics surrounding financial readiness, and why it’s so important to start planning today. Discussion points will include ways …

This is a two part class that runs from 1:30 – 5:00 with a 30 minute break. PLEASE NOTE: participants should have access to their local social media accounts. …

Alex Skalbania will discuss new PERC cases and new Interest Arbitration awards and new developments regarding bargaining topics. PERC Update Presentation

WSCFF Shift Change meetings are for members coping with or in recovery from an alcohol or substance use problems. Peer-led meetings provide a supportive space …

Preparing for Line-of-Duty-Death Presentation

WSCFF Retirees Association Board Presentation

When there is a change to how management and the union interact, outside the scope of an existing agreement, our Union, upon being made aware, …

Learn about developments in the areas of union privilege and the PRA, and FAQs in getting the information unions need from the employer and in …

Whether you have a behavioral health program or not, this class will guide you through a labor-management approach to building a successful program for your …

This session will help you navigate the alphabet soup of state and federal laws around family and medical leave, sick leave, and other common wage …

Location: Heritage A Retiree Association Presentation

Professional speaker and comedienne Meg Soper combines a sense of humor with her unique perspective on life to captivate her audience and provide a presentation …

Leading from your strengths is a tool to help you discover how your personality can strengthen and improve your team’s morale. Understand how differences …

IAFF and WSCFF officers will review the responsibilities of leadership associated with our efforts and actions regarding COVID-19. IAFF Hotwash After Incident Assessment

The National Firefighter Registry, created through the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018, will be a voluntary registry of firefighters that will be used to analyze …

IAFF 7th District Vice President and WSCFF Leadership will discuss their roles as leaders and some of the recent challenges they have faced. This will …

Endorsing Candidates Presentation

This class will explore some frequently asked questions around Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, including the ability to use accrued leave …

This class will help local leaders begin to understand the importance of succession planning and provides some basic steps to be successful as we prepare …

Litigating State L&I Presentation

This session will assist locals in delivering internal Union organization/participation by training local officers/members to deliver WSCFF educational content. Power Through Participation Power …

This is an introduction to negotiations. Negotiations can occur informally as a conversation, to formally bargaining a contract. This class will class will provide an …

Location: Heritage B This class will define the audit/financial review process. Your WSCFF trustees will share their experiences over the pat two decades from …

This class will cover some of the common issues unions must navigate that can lead to problems down the road, including: grievance handling, complying with …

Ryan Reese / Matt Lowery

This course will discuss the positive and long lasting impact of providing a high level sports medicine model of injury recovery coupled with a true …