PFFA Pod

PFFA president Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle go into detail regarding the tentative agreement to the contract. We go through each article and address how the new language effects PFFA members.

Kyle sits down with retired fire fighter, and resident historian, Don Porth to discuss the Campbell Memorial and the Lone Fir Cemetery. We talk a little about history and more about a program Don is working on to enlist a few active members and a few retirees to help keep our hallowed grounds maintained and in better shape. Please think about stepping up and helping out, it is a small time commitm...

Kyle and Travis sit down to talk about some Sec/Treas topics from 2019 and whats ahead for 2020.

A sit down with President Ferschweiler for a contract update on November 1st. Also a quick discussion regarding our mandatory overtime issue.

Our pipers and drummers are kicking ass and need your support. This one is easy - they are committed to the band and are going to be representing all of us for years to come. Learn a bit about the group, it's organizers and the pride behind developing a professional level performing group.

Approaching mediation update. Roundtable discussion with Ferschweiler, Chipman, McLennan, Lehman, and MacLowry.

A short informational podcast detailing some PERS organizing efforts and the new LTD and STD from the city found in the current benefits open enrollment. Click on the link below to view the Salem/PERS signup calendar. Click, View, Sign Up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4cacaa2da6fc1-portland

Supplemental insurance is a personal decision and this is quick discussion about a product that Portland fire fighters may find valuable. Mark can be reached at: mark@familyheritagenw.com or 503-341-4345

President Alan Ferschweiler talks about the non rep Unfair Labor Practice decision that was awarded on Friday.

Discussion with Sean Fogarty updating the progress with the David Campbell Memorial project and details about PFFA MDA camp for adults.

Update on bargaining preparation, initial proposals and time lines. Conversation with Ferschweiler, Chipman and MacLowry.

Short discussion and update with Travis Chipman about the Credit Union project. Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TWGW2MH

A brief 10,000 foot view of the budget process and information for the upcoming general membership meeting.

Short Arbitration update.

Discussion of the 27th payroll period with Alan Ferschweiler and Jason Lehman

A long form discussion about many of the issues currently being addressed by Local 43.

A conversation with Tremaine Clayton about his work with the CHAT program.

Discussion with Ron Kirkpatrick, CEO of LBG Advisors. We talk about the basic concepts and components of health trusts for about 30 minutes.

Discussion with Secretary Treasurer Travis Chipman and Vice President Isaac McLennan

As discussed at the beginning of this podcast, here are a few helpful links: SEIU video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyafWjdor1Q OPSRP IAP spread sheet - http://iaff43.org/images/shared/Podcasts/PFFAPod/IAP.pdf

A discussion of the Portland Firefighters Memorial Platoon.