Classes

Negotiations: From Preparation to Arbitration

1:30-3:00pm, 3:30-5:00pm
Ed Seminar-Tuesday, April 18
Location: Room ABC
Speakers: Chris Ross, Chad Blashill

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

About the Speakers

Chris Ross

Chris Ross serves as the president of IAFF Local 2903, Lacey and was elected to the WSCFF Board in 2022.  He represents the WSCFF 2nd District, which includes 13 IAFF local affiliates and more than 500 members.

Chad Blashill

Chad Blashill serves as president of IAFF Local 1296, Kennewick and Benton 1. He is a graduate of the IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series Program.

Today's Classes

Break
3:00-3:30pm
Lunch
12:00-1:30pm
Understanding Washington State PFMLA, Federal FMLA & Your Sick Leave Benefits
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
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 …
Why Labor Should Matter
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
Behavioral Health: What Local Leaders Need to Know
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room H
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 …
Privacy & Disclosure: What Unions/Employers Must Produce & May Withold
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room H
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 …
Impact Bargaining
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room G
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, …
Importance of LEOFF 1 Disability Boards
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room EF
WSCFF Retirees Association Board Presentation
Preparing for Line-of-Duty-Death
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room D
Preparing for Line-of-Duty-Death Presentation
Breakfast
7:00-8:45am
Location: Great Hall AC
Shift Change
7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Boardroom
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 …
Understanding PTS Claims
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room G
Understanding PTS Claims Presentation
The Retirement Equation
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room EF
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 …
MERP/IAFF Health Trust Update
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room D
This class will cover updates on the IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan and IAFF Health & Wellness Trust (formerly the Northwest Fire Fighters Benefits Trust). …