Classes

Lunch

12:00 - 1:30pm
2024-Ed Seminar-Tuesday, April 16, 2024-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 17

Today's Classes

Engagement via Technology
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Understanding Grievances/Unfair Labor Practices
3:30 - 5:00 pm
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
Retirement Planning
3:30 - 5:00 pm
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
IAFF Health & Wellness Trust, MERP, VEBA
1:30 - 3:00pm
This class will cover relevant updates to both the IAFF Health & Wellness and MERP Trusts. The class will largely cover the changes/enhancements that
Benefits of Healthy Sleep
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Sleep: Why it’s important and how to manage it. Benefits of healthy sleep and realistic ways to achieve better sleep hygiene.
Peer Behavioral Health
1:30 - 3:00pm
Politics 2024: What’s at Stake?
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Every election is billed as the “most important election of your life” but this one might just be it. At the Federal Level, Congress has
Negotiations: Words Matter
1:30 - 3:00pm
Note: Bring a hard copy of your CBA
Introduction to Negotiations
9:00 - 10:15 am
An overview of the negotiations process (from preparation to arbitration), the laws which give us the power to negotiate, and tips/tricks on how to
Ready Rebound, UDS, Grail, Life Scan
1:30 - 3:00pm
This class centers on the importance of early detection programs to improve the overall health of first responders and to detect cancer and cardiovascular disease
Audits and Budgets for Treasurers
9:00 - 10:15 am
This class will define the audit/financial review process. Bill Dodd from Local 710 Coeur D’Alene will provide in-depth reporting on filing of the local’
WSCFF Retirees Association Regional Meeting & Social
9:00 - 10:15 am
Location: Heritage A
Duty of Fair Representation
10:45 am - Noon
Duty of Fair Representation, this class will cover how you as an executive should represent all of your members.
Post Retirement Health Insurance
10:45 am - Noon
Review L726 and L1747 Post Retirement Healthcare plan, history, how we successfully bargained, pros/cons, how we may help others implement similar programs.
How to Navigate L&I State and Self-Insured Injury/Illness Claims
1:30 - 3:00pm
When injured on the job or thinking about filing a workers compensation claim, there are several things you must think about and be prepared for
Labor Management Panel
10:45 am - Noon
Leadership in a Changing World: an Army Perspective on Fire Service
9:00 - 10:30 am
How do we lead teams to do difficult things serving others? The Army and fire service are similar yet distinct professions: this presentation will examine
Shift Change – Peer Support
7:00 - 8:00 am
WSCFF Shift Change meetings are for members coping with or in recovery from behavioral health challenges, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or challenging
Breakfast
7:00 - 8:45 am