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Rose Bowl Parade Pro-Union Song!
Jan 16, 2012 (11:21:44)
Union Maid’s Rose Bowl Appearance
Just about the last thing TV viewers of the Rose Bowl Parade expected was a hearty marching band rendition of the classic Woody Guthrie song Union Maid (Oh you can’t scare me, I’m sticking to the union… etc.). But that’s exactly what they got courtesy of the Pulaski, WI High School Marching Band. Check out these great kids, especially about 1:15 minutes into their gig. Take that, Gov. Walker! Click here to watch the video.
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2011 Special Legislative Session Plea
Dec 11, 2011 (07:58:10)
From W.S.C.F.F. President Fox
Another Special Session in 2011 - We will need your help!
In 1866, a judge in New York heard the case of an attorney who was accused of negligence for not reading the most current state statutes before advising a widow on the settlement of her husband’s estate. The judge, in his ruling, stated what is only too true today in Washington State: “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.”
Now why bring up this old quote? Because the state has a $2 billion dollar deficit and no source of revenue is sacred. The LEOFF Plan 2 retirement fund has become the ever-present cookie jar for House Ways and Means Chair, Ross Hunter. He proposes to reduce the funding to our plan despite reports and recommendations that clearly indicate that his proposal is inconsistent with the LEOFF Plan 2 Board’s risk management goals. The latest scheme would reduce the State’s contribution by $18 million and reduce overall funding to the plan by $90 million over the next 18 months. It is short-sighted and jeopardizes the long-term funding of our pension plan. We are essentially being forced to lower our contributions today, knowing we will have to make up for this forced reduction in future years … at a time when we are still realizing losses from the Great Recession! It is financially irresponsible to “kick the can down the road”, notwithstanding that this proposal will challenge the statutory authority of the LEOFF Board.
Leaders from each local need to inform their members to sign up for the Legislative email update and go to www.wscff.org to stay informed and to be able to reply to our call for action. If you need more information, go to www.leoff.wa.gov, the website of your LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board. Begin a conversation at the firehouse, during your lunches or your breaks. This is the future of your pension – be informed, be ready to take action and respond when needed! |
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Larry Steagall. First Place (Again)
Oct 12, 2011 (22:56:00)
FIRST PLACE (2011 I.A.F.F. Media Awards): “Two Bremerton-Area Houses Destroyed by Fires” Kitsap Sun
Photo by: Larry Steagall
Submitted by: Bremerton, WA Local 437
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7 February 2012 Meeting Notice.docx
Notice-Convention Alternate Delegate.doc
