We look forward to working with you during your upcoming term. Senate District 13: Karl Rhoads I’ll remain focused on electing a candidate who has done nothing less than stand with our members for the past 40 years of his political life. District 8: Holeka Inaba, City Council of Honolulu Wednesday, 07 October 2020 123 Hits. And please, always from me… Stay Safe. IAFF 437 801 11th Street, Suite 106 Bremerton, Washington 98337-1701 Phone: 360-981-0707 Email Contact Form IAFF-MDA Ballots will be mailed out on Oct. 14, and must be received by Nov. 3. House District 15:   James Tokioka My journey continued with the election of Alfred K. Whitehead as General President in 1988, when he asked me to step up and become his Chief of Staff. Regardless of political party, HFFA and the IAFF work with decision-makers to improve the lives and livelihoods of its members — selecting the candidates who will have our backs. 808-952-6003 Fax, Hawaii Hosts Fire Ops 101 During 87th USCM, HFCA 41st Annual Training & Business Meeting. The IAFF assisted in more than 50 candidate elections, claiming victory in 65% percent of these races. Election Could Reshape Labor Movement. Just know that I’ve been praying on this decision for some time. Center of Excellence That victory was in 1975 and was the beginning of many state legislative advances on behalf of Virginia’s fire fighters. As the first elected president of my local, I began to realize the importance and the power of being together as union sisters and brothers under the imprimatur of this IAFF. Leveraging our political power, we worked through the U.S. Congress to win the passage of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and the billions of dollars that have literally created and brought back more than 15,000 fire fighter jobs across the country. The special run-off election for Apopka City Council Seat 2 is just around the corner, taking place on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 7am to 7pm at your designated voting location. IAFF General President Harold A. Schaitberger Not Running for Re-Election 9.29.2020 A press release from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) … I simply came to the conclusion that I’ve had 49-plus wonderful years serving our members. This again was an extraordinary moment that allowed me to become involved at the highest level of our union, and a right hand to Al as he began to build this IAFF into even more of a powerhouse. On 25 and 26 September 2019, the 52nd IAAF Congress will elect the IAAF President, the 4 Vice-Presidents and 13 Individual Council Members. I’ve been blessed every step of the way to be allowed to contribute to the growth and success of this IAFF. House District 21: Scott Nishimoto Together, we created our Guardian legal program that has protected more than 1,000 of our affiliate officers who have been attacked or had adverse actions taken against them for doing their job representing our members. A press release from the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) indicates that General President Harold A. Schaitberger will not be running for re-election. Our response to the horrific attack on September 11, 2001, in New York City and the Pentagon provided in the very first week a $10,000 check to the families of every one of our 343 lost that tragic day. House District 2: Christopher Todd Then we took an even bigger step – making a bold decision to invest $1 million to send 1,000 IAFF leaders to the NFPA Convention in Anaheim, California, to control the NFPA rule-making process and pass the historical NFPA 1710 staffing standard – which continues to increase staffing in fire departments and save lives today. I’ll do everything in my power to help Joe Biden become the next president of the United States and our good friend from California, Kamala Harris, become the vice president. Senate District 15: Glenn Wakai, House District 5: David Tarnas Officers Election 2020 Tally . We created our Peer Support teams four years ago, and now have more than 6,000 trained members ready to help their sisters and brothers in need. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. This IAFF is too important. November 23, 2020 - Ballots Counted January 12, 2021 - Installation of Executive Board Local 1014 is in the process of preparing for our 2020 Executive Board Elections. Then, in 1970, at the ripe old age of 24, I began the organizing campaign that led to the establishment of my local union in Fairfax County, Virginia – IAFF Local 2068. These services are coming to you at a bargain when compared to other comparable career and combination departments in the area who average $5.00 - $6.00+ per $1000 assessed value. House District 45: Lauren Cheape Matsumoto With that increase in taxes has come an increase in staffing, abilities, and service provided to you the taxpayer in your time of need. International Association of Firefighters General President Harold Schaitberger (C) embraces Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden during a … The Communications Training Academy was developed to empower our affiliates and make sure our voices are heard across the various platforms and channels in this 24/7 news and social media cycle we live in. Candidates must understand our issues and will work with HFFA on important labor matters including … I cannot stand by and allow our union to become even more divided. 1st Congressional District: Ed Case Then, 12 years later, as Al retired, I was given the most incredible opportunity of my life – an opportunity that I could have never imagined. To be given the chance for 20 years to do everything I could think of to make this union the very best across two great countries is something that I never could have dreamed. Honolulu Council District 5: Calvin Say, IAFF House District 48: Lisa Kitagawa, Hawaii County Council Key Peninsula Firefighters IAFF Local 3152, Lakebay, Washington. This is the Official FB page for the IAFF Local 3152, The Key Peninsula Professional Firefighters. District 6: Maile David Wichy de Maya; Los Rebeldes It is our duty at HFFA to ensure that these candidates have earned our endorsement. After dedicating almost 50 years of my life to this wonderful union, I have decided not to run for re-election as your General President. 2020 Executive Board Election Results; Contracts; Constitution/By-laws; Policy Book; Shift Trades; Login; COVID-19. Senate District 11: Brian Taniguchi Below is the full text of the announcement: This is the most difficult communication that I’ve had to deliver to all of you over my 49 years with this incredible IAFF of ours. Wichy de Maya. Mahalo to these candidates. I see much of the anger and politics of personal destruction that have spread on social media. House District 50: Patrick Branco, *Districts/Races not listed are considered OPEN. House District 8: Troy Hashimoto A rare contested race for president of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has given its members a clear choice between a union traditionalist from Boston and a progressive activist who backed massive labor protests against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker a decade ago—and then joined electoral efforts to oust the anti … Sobre mí. September 22 2020, 5:14 p.m. ... president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, speaks during the IAFF’s Legislative Conference … Our national Political Training Academies in U.S. and Canada have trained IAFF members in high-level political skills so they could harness the power of political action for their locals. House District 31 Aaron Johanson It is our duty at HFFA to ensure that these candidates have earned our endorsement. It enabled me to be part of a leadership team, along with an Executive Board and a great staff, that was able to use creativity and innovation to empower our affiliate leaders with the very best tools, services, resources, education forums and operational structures available that would improve our members lives and livelihoods. 800-310-1566 Toll Free NOW PLAYING: Election 2020 Firefighters investigating after an abandoned home caught fire in Templeton KSBY Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo, CA. House District 16:   Dee Morikawa, House District 9: Justin Woodson It helped me recognize early on that the power of being organized could lead to a better life for fire fighters in my county and everywhere. House District 28: John Mizuno District 7: Rebecca Villegas I know many of you – our affiliate leadership – are hearing it from your members, in many ways replicating what we see in the United States during this current political season and election this November 3. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) — which represents about 300,000 firefighters across the U.S. — polled a sample of the 160,000 union … Arson investigate suspicious fire at Universal City dry cleaners We significantly expanded our research and expertise in how cancer is killing our members at alarming rates and have developed critical protocols to reduce exposures to deadly toxins. House District 39: Ty Cullen Página oficial de Wichy de Maya. WELCOME TO THE 2019 ELECTIONS PAGE . Ballots will be mailed July 17 and must be return postmarked by Aug. 4.