Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
The US Senate is preparing to debate and vote on this act(HR 980) that will give firefighters the right to bargain collectively and have a grievance resolution. Please contact Senator Brownback and Senator Roberts and urge them to vote in favor of this legislation that will help Firefighters across the country, including many right here in Kansas.
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On: May 09, 2008 (10:15:00)
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The day we have long anticipated has arrived. Our national collective bargaining bill (S 2123) is expected to be brought to the floor of the United States Senate for a vote Tuesday morning May 13, 2008. To ensure we prevail in passing this important legislation, I am asking for your immediate assistance Read More...
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On: May 15, 2008 (12:12:00)
Members of Local 135,We are happy to announce the presentation of a pilot training program, one of three in the nation, developed by the IAFF to be hosted in Wichita on July 1-2. Subject matter is a “Frontline Safety Class”. The class is available to IAFF members Read More... Download:
FrontlineSafety_2-Day_AGENDA.pdf
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On: May 07, 2008 (14:50:43)
Members of Local 135,There will be Special Meetings will be held on May 20th & 21st (A & B shift) at the Union Hall. The meetings will start at 7:00 pm. Binding Arbitration will be discussed. This issue will be an expensive venture, and will affect the future of Union benefits from this day forward. BE SURE TO ATTEND ONE OF THE MEETINGS Read More...
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On: Apr 20, 2008 (12:01:40)
April 11, 2008 – The U.S. House of Representatives voted 412-0 last week to adopt legislation strengthening the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). H.R Read More...
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On: Apr 09, 2008 (16:54:06)
Bill to Promote Fire Fighter Safety Standards Introduced in HouseApril 9, 2008 – IAFF priority legislation to enhance fire fighter safety and health has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. On April 2, Representative Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) joined with 17 original cosponsors from both parties to introduce H.R. 5686, the Firefighter Fatality Reduction Act of 2008 Read More...
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Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
The US Senate is preparing to debate and vote on this act(HR 980) that will give firefighters the right to bargain collectively and have a grievance resolution. Please contact Senator Brownback and Senator Roberts and urge them to vote in favor of this legislation that will help Firefighters across the country, including many right here in Kansas.