Classes

Politics: The Rules You Should Know

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

Why firefighters engage in politics, how to get involved at the local and state level, and how to navigate the PDC.

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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

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