Classes

The Importance of Representation

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
2025-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 23
Speakers: Sarah Derry, Abby Lawlor

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 can utilize legal representation effectively.

About the Speakers

Sarah Derry

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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

BREAK
3:00 - 3:30pm
Power Through Participation – What and Where
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.
Building A Peer Support Team Manual/ Guidebook
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Speaker: John Gallup, WSCFF Behavioral Health Committee Co-Chair.
Utilizing Breathing to Improve Mental and Physical Performance (Practical Portion)
7:00 - 8:00 am
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 …
Navigating Duty Disability and Survivor Benefits
9:00 - 10:30 am
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 …
ULP’s and Grievances – When and How to Use
9:00 - 10:30 am
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 …
WSCFF Cancer Foundation Introduction & PIIERS Update
9:00 - 10:30 am
Eric Monroe, L1760; and Bob Dirham, L1296, WSCFF Cancer Foundation An update on the newly established WSCFF Cancer Foundation, including the services we offer, available …
BREAK
10:30 - 11:00 am
IAFF Wealth Management Initiative
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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 …
LUNCH
12:30 - 1:30 pm
Social Media – Sharing with Our Members and the Public
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Ryan Reese, WSCFF 1st Dist. Rep.; Matt Lowery, L3520; Caitlin Auer, staff A brief history and explanation of our current state of communications and media …
Mediation / Arbitration Lessons Learned
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Alex Skalbania, Syd Vinnedge, Sarah Derry, Abby Lawlor, Attorneys. This class will provide insight into the contract mediation and interest arbitration process.
Maximizing your Deferred Compensation
1:30 - 3:00 pm
Matt Daley, CJ Harrison, DecisionPoint Financial
Shift Change – Peer Support
7:00 - 8:00 am
BREAKFAST
7:00 - 8:45 am
Honor Guard Training
9:00- 5:00 pm
Mark Morales, XX, XX
Local Executive Board Operations and Structure
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District Vice President, Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President. This class will provide an overview of the various roles and operations of the …
Basic Negotiations
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Tim Hoover, WSCFF 6th Dist. Rep. and Chad Blashill 10th Dist. Rep.