Classes

Politics: Why, and the Rules You Should Know

1:30 - 3:00 pm
2026-Ed Seminar-Tuesday, April 21
Location: Orchard North
Speakers: AJ Johnson, Nich Gullickson, Abby Lawlor

AJ Johnson, Nich Gullickson, WSCFF Legislative Liaisons; Abby Lawlor, Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt, LLP

About the Speakers

AJ Johnson

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Nich Gullickson

Nich Gullickson joined the South King County Professional Fire Fighters, Local 2024, in 2016 and is currently a Lieutenant in the organization. He has always been passionate about political action and is a graduate of the IAFF Political & Communication Training Academies. He has used the skills learned there to be an advocate for IAFF...

Abby Lawlor

Abby is an associate at Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt and has represented IAFF Locals and other public sector unions across Washington state in contract negotiations and enforcement, ULPs, campaign finance, and other matters. Before entering legal practice, she worked as a union organizer and researcher for almost a decade. workerlaw.com

Today's Classes

7:00 - 8:00 am
Shift Change, our peer support program, will occur each morning from 7:00 to 8:00. These gatherings provide an opportunity for you to start your day mindfully, connect
7:15 - 8:45 am
Location: Orchard Hall
9:00 - 9:15 am
Location: Grand Apple BR
Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President
9:15 - Noon
Location: Grand Apple BR
A walk through time exploring the history of the labor movement and its parallels to the WSCFF and the IAFF.
9:15 - Noon
Location: Grand Apple BR
WSCFF President Dennis Lawson will provide members with an overview of how a Line-of-Duty Death is determined and the benefits associated with that designation.
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Location: Orchard Hall
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Fuji Room
John Gallup, WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
Negotiations are over. You have a ratified contract and a bargaining team ready for a vacation. How do you hold the employer to all of
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
Dean Shelton, WSCFF VP; Jacob White, Tammy Sadler, LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board; DRS
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
Negotiations are over. You have a ratified contract and a bargaining team ready for a vacation. How do you hold the employer to all of
9:00- 5:00 pm
Location: Fountain Hall
3:00 - 3:30pm
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Fuji Room
Chris Barney, L2903