Using Social Media to our Advantage

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 …

Ryan Reese / Matt Lowery

Impact Bargaining 101 Presentation

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Litigating State L&I Presentation

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 …

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 …

Endorsing Candidates Presentation

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 …

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 …

IAFF and WSCFF officers will review the responsibilities of leadership associated with our efforts and actions regarding COVID-19. IAFF Hotwash After Incident Assessment

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 …

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 …

Location: Heritage A Retiree Association Presentation

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 …

Whether you have a behavioral health program or not, this class will guide you through a labor-management approach to building a successful program for your …

Learn about developments in the areas of union privilege and the PRA, and FAQs in getting the information unions need from the employer and in …

When there is a change to how management and the union interact, outside the scope of an existing agreement, our Union, upon being made aware, …

WSCFF Retirees Association Board Presentation

Preparing for Line-of-Duty-Death Presentation

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 …

Alex Skalbania will discuss new PERC cases and new Interest Arbitration awards and new developments regarding bargaining topics. PERC Update Presentation

This is a two part class that runs from 1:30 – 5:00 with a 30 minute break. PLEASE NOTE: participants should have access to their local social media accounts. …

DecisionPoint will discuss and review key topics surrounding financial readiness, and why it’s so important to start planning today. Discussion points will include ways …

Wildland Committee Fire Roster Presentation

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 …

A brief overview of what is a grievance, what is an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP). What is the difference between the two and what is …

Secretary-Treasurer Tools & Tips Presentation

Understanding PTS Claims Presentation

As professional firefighters, we have an amazing defined-benefit pension and the ability to retire in our mid-50s, but our income and expenses change immediately …

This class will cover updates on the IAFF Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan and IAFF Health & Wellness Trust (formerly the Northwest Fire Fighters Benefits Trust). …

This is a two part class that runs from 1:30 – 5:00 with a 30 minute break.

Membership Engagement Presentation