Classes: 2026-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 22
Advanced Treasurer
Advanced treasurer topics for Local Secretaries and Treasurers. Materials
Understanding the Importance of Constitution & By-Laws
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 IAFF, and periodically re-evaluate.
Social Media: Building New Content
Every local has powerful stories happening every day! Learn how to turn those moments into social media content that actually reaches your target audience and reflects the priorities of your local. This social media crash-course focuses on building content with purpose: developing a clear strategy, identifying the audiences you want to reach, and creating...
IAFF Health Trust & MERP Updates
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 and enhance benefits. View the presentation.
Understanding ULP’s, DFR, Discipline
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 session will cover the importance of understanding these concepts and how to evaluate them. We will discuss what an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) is, how to file...
Fill the Boot: Educate, Motivate, and Engage Your Members
The Fill the Boot program has a history rich in tradition – more than 70 years. The partnership with the IAFF officially started in 1954 and ever since, we have been working together to transform the lives of people affected by neuromuscular diseases through this honored tradition. Learn the history of Fill the Boot...
AI-Powered Efficiency for Your Union
Explore how AI can enhance union leadership effectiveness by streamlining research, policy development, and strategic decision-making. With tools like Perplexity, Originality AI, and NotebookLM, leaders can save time, improve accuracy, and strengthen their work processes, from drafting proposals to organizing information, while maintaining integrity, originality, and privacy in all applications. View the presentation.
Executive Board Roles and Responsibilities
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 will learn the purpose of the Executive Board, the distinct duties of key officer positions, and how board members work together to guide the union between membership meetings. The...
Navigating Labor: Federal & Industrial Perspectives
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 explore the historical context, regulatory frameworks, and contemporary challenges faced by these agencies and unions.
