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...
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.
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...
Why firefighters engage in politics, how to get involved at the local and state level, and how to navigate the PDC. View the presentation.
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 your hard-fought gains? How do you leverage the work you accomplished at the bargaining table and protect against the erosion of contract rights over the life of the CBA?...
This session will provide an overview of the Struggle Well program, introducing the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) and how individuals can transform struggle into strength. Attendees will gain a foundational understanding of how Struggle Well supports firefighters and departments in building resilience, enhancing well-being, and driving meaningful culture change across their organizations. View...
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 power of saving early, to structuring your CBA to incentivize savings. View Materials Here
This class will provide insight into the contract mediation and interest arbitration process. View Materials Here:
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 why our members and their respective organizations need to participate for the future of their work.
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 well as the ongoing enhancements to the IAFF Health & Wellness Trust and IAFF MERP. Learn how the plans have evolved to allow for new approaches to providing a...
