Shift Change – Peer Support
7:00 - 8:00 am
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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 with others, and talk about anything that is on your mind. They are inclusive and confidential. Please join us!
Today's Classes
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Orchard South
This course will cover the important aspects of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act, especially as they pertain to Lactation Policies in the fire service.
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.
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 …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
AJ Johnson, Nich Gullickson, WSCFF Legislative Liaisons; Abby Lawlor, Barnard Iglitzin & Lavitt, LLP
3:00 - 3:30pm
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Fuji Room
Bob Dirham, WSCFF Cancer Foundation
10:30 - 11:00 am
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Orchard North
Sean Leonard, Public Employment Relations Commission
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Fuji Room
This course provides an introductory overview of the role and influence of federal labor agencies on the landscape of federal and industrial unions. Students will …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Orchard South
This class provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of a Union Executive Board and how effective leadership supports a strong, accountable organization. Participants …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Orchard North
Bryan Copeland, WSCFF 3rd Dist. Rep.; Kelsey Ragucci, IAFF
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
Presented by the 7th District Leadership Team – IAFF 7th District Vice President Ricky WAlsh and District Field Service Representatives Curtis Smith and Tim Hoover – this …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
This class will cover the basics of the IAFF MERP and HWT plans. A great refresher for all participants as we continue to streamline processes …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Fuji Room
Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.; Caitlin Auer, WSCFF Communications
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard South
A guided dive into your Constitution and By-Laws (CBL), exploring the importance of this document that every Local is required to have, submit to the …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Orchard North
Advanced treasurer topics for Local Secretaries and Treasurers.
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Grand Apple BR
Blaine Holman, 3711; Darius Barnes, Unions-America
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Grand Apple BR
Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Meeting Room A-D
An overall picture of services provided by the LEOFF 2 Ombuds program. You will leave with greater knowledge on local, state and federal death and disability …
9:15 - Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
Drawing on history as well as current events, this presentation will discuss the importance of labor unions, now and into the future. Speakers include: Andrew …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
Planning for retirement should begin when you’re hired. We’ll review 6 steps along the way and share information you should have when life happens. …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
An in-depth look at what you and your team should be doing to be in the best place possible when you start bargaining your contract. …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
Few challenges are more pressing than pre-65 health care costs and options for retirees. This class will focus on the design of the plans as …
3:00 - 3:30pm
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
Gain an understanding of how the use of proper breathing mechanics and focused breath work can improve mental and physical performance. View Presentation Materials Here
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
Course instructed by Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District VP. View Materials Here
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
Jen Pennington, Jeff Wainwright and Kevin Haughton will demonstrate the features found on the newly created Wildland Fire App. Megan Durham, a developer with Rhizome …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
Presented by Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District Vice President, and Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President, this class will provide an overview of the various roles and …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
WSCFF 6th District and 10th District Representatives, Tim Hoover and Chad Blashill, present Basic Negotiations: covering team make-up, proposals, tactics, and everything else you and …
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
Presented by Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee Co-Chair will provide Peer Support Team Manual templates tailored to organizations of varying sizes, outlining essential components and optional additions. Participants …
7:00 - 8:00 am
Location: Meeting Room A-D
Participants will receive a BIQ (breathing IQ score) and will be guided through a series of exercises and stretches to help improve breathing function. The …
9:00- 5:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room E-H
This two-day course will prepare Honor Guard members to perform ceremonial duties with the utmost precision and respect at official events, including bell ceremony, Color …
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Great Hall B
This class will focus on identifying whether it is better to pursue a ULP or a grievance (or both). Speakers include: Alex Skalbania and Syd …
9:00 - 10:30 am
Location: Great Hall D
An update on the newly established WSCFF Cancer Foundation, including the services we offer, available resources, and how to connect with us. We’ll also …
10:30 - 11:00 am
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Great Hall B
Sarah Derry and Abby Lawlor, attorneys, will be discussing hot topics in labor law and both how unions can provide effective representation, and how unions …
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Great Hall D
IAFF Members have hit the lottery with their career and all the benefits that come with that. Now what do you do to ensure your …
12:30 - 1:30 pm
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Meeting Room A-D
A brief history and explanation of our current state of communications and media as well as a clear explanation and understanding of the how and …
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall B
This class will provide insight into the contract mediation and interest arbitration process. View Materials Here:
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Location: Great Hall D
Matt Daley and CJ Harrison from DecisionPoint Financial will discuss ways to maximize your deferred compensation plan. From educating your members on the need and …
9:00 am - Noon
Location: Great Hall BD
In this class you will hear the latest information about the new National Emergency Response Information System, including its vision, purpose, features and 2025 rollout plan.