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

MERP/IAFF Health Trust Update
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room D
The Retirement Equation
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room EF
Understanding PTS Claims
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room G
Shift Change
6:30-7:30am
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
Breakfast
7:00-8:45am
Location: Great Hall AC
Preparing for Line-of-Duty-Death
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room D
Importance of LEOFF 1 Disability Boards
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room EF
WSCFF Retirees Association Board Presentation
Impact Bargaining
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room G
Privacy & Disclosure: What Unions/Employers Must Produce & May Withold
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room H
Learn aboutdevelopments in the areas of union privilege and the PRA, and FAQs in getting the information unions need from the employer and in responding
Why Labor Should Matter
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
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
Lunch
12:00-1:30pm
Break
3:00-3:30pm