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.
Classes: Orchard South
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...
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...
Pregnant Female Worker Act / Lactation Policies
This course will cover the important aspects of the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act, especially as they pertain to Lactation Policies in the fire service.
You Have a Contract, Now What? (Part 2 of 2)
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?...
You Have a Contract, Now What? (Part 1 of 2)
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?...