Classes

Power Through Participation: Train the Trainer – Part 2

3:30-5:00pm
Location: Heritage EF
Speakers: Ryan Reese, Matt Lowery

Ryan Reese / Matt Lowery

About the Speakers

Ryan Reese

Ryan Reese, the son of a professional fire fighter, became a volunteer fire fighter at 16 and was hired at the age of 23 as a firefighter/paramedic. He works as a Captain and paramedic with Clark County Fire District 5 in Vancouver, Washington. Reese serves as President of Local 452, Vancouver. He was elected...

Matt Lowery

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Today's Classes

WSCFF Legislative Update
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
Negotiations: From Preparation to Arbitration
1:30-3:00pm, 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room ABC
This is a two part class that runs from 1:30 – 5:00 with a 30 minute break.
Membership Engagement in a Post Janus World
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room ABC
MERP/IAFF Health Trust Update
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room D
WSCFF Strategic Plan
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
The Retirement Equation
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room EF
Scene Safety: Unintended Impacts of HB 1310
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
Understanding PTS Claims
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room G
WSCFF Building
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
IAFF 7th District Report
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
Understanding Grievances/ULP’s
1:30-3:00pm
Location: Room ABC
Work, Union, and Life Balance
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room H
This course will be an open discussion about achieving a balance between the life of a union official who still works on the job and
Financial Independence at Retirement
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
Communication in Critical Times and Positive Messaging
1:30-3:00pm, 3:30-5:00pm
Location: Room G
This is a two part class that runs from 1:30 – 5:00 with a 30 minute break.
Latest PERC & Arbitration Decisions
9:00am-Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
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
WSCFF Retirees Association
9:00am-Noon
Location: Heritage Ballroom
Location: Heritage A Retiree Association Presentation
Thriving In Times of Change
9:00am-Noon
Location: Heritage Ballroom
Professional speaker and comedienne Meg Soper combines a sense of humor with her unique perspective on life to captivate her audience and provide a presentation
Long-Term Care Update
9:00am-Noon
Location: Heritage Ballroom
Leading From Your Strengths
Location: Heritage Ballroom
Leading from your strengths is a tool to help you discover how your personality can strengthen and improve your team’s morale. Understand how differences
Leadership/ IAFF-WSCFF COVID After Action Report
Location: Heritage Ballroom
IAFF and WSCFF officers will review the responsibilities of leadership associated with our efforts and actions regarding COVID-19. IAFF Hotwash After Incident Assessment
National Firefighter Registry
Location: Heritage Ballroom
The National Firefighter Registry, created through the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2018, will be a voluntary registry of firefighters that will be used to analyze
Board Authority & Representation
Location: Heritage CD
IAFF 7th District Vice President and WSCFF Leadership will discuss their roles as leaders and some of the recent challenges they have faced. This will
Endorsing Candidates: Our Process, Who We Support & Why
Location: Heritage EF
Endorsing Candidates Presentation
Paid Family Medical Leave Act
Location: Heritage B
This class will explore some frequently asked questions around Washington’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, including the ability to use accrued leave
Succession Planning – Planning and Investing in Our Future
Location: Heritage CD
This class will help local leaders begin to understand the importance of succession planning and provides some basic steps to be successful as we prepare
Break
3:00-3:30pm
Litigating State L&I & Self-Insured Claims
Location: Heritage CD
Litigating State L&I Presentation
Power Through Participation: Train the Trainer – Part 1
Location: Heritage EF
This session will assist locals in delivering internal Union organization/participation by training local officers/members to deliver WSCFF educational content. Power Through Participation Power
Using Social Media to our Advantage
Location: Heritage EF
Bargaining 101
Location: Heritage A
This is an introduction to negotiations. Negotiations can occur informally as a conversation, to formally bargaining a contract. This class will class will provide an
Local & IAFF Audits/Financial Transparency
Location: Heritage B
Location: Heritage B This class will define the audit/financial review process. Your WSCFF trustees will share their experiences over the pat two decades from
How to Not Get Sued
Location: Heritage B
This class will cover some of the common issues unions must navigate that can lead to problems down the road, including: grievance handling, complying with
Impact Bargaining: What is it and what triggers the need?
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Heritage CD
Impact Bargaining 101 Presentation
Rebound: The Tactical Athlete
3:30-5:00pm
Location: Heritage A
This course will discuss the positive and long lasting impact of providing a high level sports medicine model of injury recovery coupled with a true