Labor Studies – The Importance of Unions

Drawing on history as well as current events, this presentation will discuss the importance of labor unions, now and into the future. Speakers include: Andrew Hedden, Associate Director, Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies; James Oliveros, Labor Educator, Washington State Labor Education & Research Center View Materials Here

Latest PERC & Arbitration Decisions

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

Financial Independence at Retirement

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 to incentivize your members to save early and often, the importance of having a financial plan, and will include real stories from Washington State fire service families.  Learn what how...

Understanding Washington State PFMLA, Federal FMLA & Your Sick Leave Benefits

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 and hour issues in fire fighter contracts. We will cover the interplay of the FMLA and PFMLA, state Paid Sick Leave and CBA sick leave, and FLSA FAQs. Paid...