Classes: 2026-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 22

Advanced Treasurer

Advanced treasurer topics for Local Secretaries and Treasurers. Materials

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.