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City Workers and Residents Denounce Oakland Finance Director's Failure to Prevent Tax Evasion

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 14, city workers and residents will gather in front of Oakland City Hall before joining the City's Finance & Management Committee Meeting to deliver public comment. City unions, including IFPTE Local 21 and SEIU 1021, share a letter delivered to Mayor Sheng Thao and the Committee, outlining the urgent need for clear action and accountability from Finance Director Erin Roseman.

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  • Amidst efforts to close a forecasted deficit and threats of service cuts, city workers and
    OAKLAND, Calif., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, May 14, city workers and residents will gather in front of Oakland City Hall before joining the City's Finance & Management Committee Meeting to deliver public comment.
  • Where: Oakland City Hall front steps, 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
    Click here to read the union coalition letter regarding uncollected business taxes.
  • "The work city workers do is too important to jeopardize because of failures to pay or collect taxes.
  • "Oakland residents deserve leaders who are able to clearly answer basic questions and show a single-minded focus on enforcing the City's tax codes."

International Association of Fire Fighters & Affiliates Launch ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraisers Nationwide for Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024
Online, FDA, Social media, Firefighter, Muscular dystrophy, MDA, Heart, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Partnership, Research, Growth, International Association, IAFF, Boot, ALS, Pedestrian, Pharmaceutical industry

Funds raised from IAFF’s Fill the Boot events for MDA accelerate research, advance care, and empower people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to live stronger and love longer.

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  • Funds raised from IAFF’s Fill the Boot events for MDA accelerate research, advance care, and empower people living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases to live stronger and love longer.
  • Online donations will continue, even as fire fighters take to the streets in communities across the country with boots in hand asking pedestrians, motorists, customers, and other passersby to support MDA’s mission.
  • Since 1954, our partnership with Muscular Dystrophy Association has advanced breakthroughs in treatments and access to care for families living with neuromuscular diseases.
  • "In our journey to end neuromuscular disease, fire fighters remain steadfast allies in our mission," said Donald S. Wood, Ph.D., President and CEO of MDA, reflecting on the 70-year collaboration between Muscular Dystrophy Association and International Association of Fire Fighters.

Government of Canada Announces More Funding to Build Wildfire Fighting Capacity and Enhance Training Best Practices

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Lunedì, Aprile 15, 2024
Interface, Firefighter, Climate change, Investment, Acceleration, Weather, Fire, Safety, Health, Government of Canada, Wildfire, Conference, Disaster, GOC, International Association, IAFF, Wilderness, Face, Collaboration, Natural Resources Canada, Ageing, Natural Resources, Government, Organization, Smoke, Climate, RTI, Forestry

As we approach the summer wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening its capacity to support Canadians.

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  • As we approach the summer wildfire seasons, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening its capacity to support Canadians.
  • "Last year's wildfire season was historic, with more intense fires in more parts of Canada than ever before.
  • On April 10, Government of Canada officials provided the first forecast for the 2024 wildfire season.
  • On December 8, 2023, the Government of Canada launched the 2023 Wildfire Training Fund Call for Applications.

MSA Safety CEO Nish Vartanian Named to Koppers Board of Directors

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Martedì, Febbraio 13, 2024
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PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors at Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KOP).

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  • PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Nish Vartanian, MSA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been elected to the Board of Directors at Koppers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: KOP).
  • Koppers is a Pittsburgh-based integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds.
  • "I am honored to join the Board of Koppers, a company whose values align closely with mine," Mr. Vartanian said.
  • In addition to his MSA Safety responsibilities, Mr. Vartanian serves on the Boards of Trustees for the Manufacturers Alliances for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI); the International Association of Firefighters Foundation (IAFF); and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development.

Florida AFL-CIO Grants Dr. Barbara Sharief Prestigious Statewide Early Endorsement

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Giovedì, Gennaio 18, 2024
NCFO, Social media, IUPA, IDS, OPEIU, LIUNA, Master, Painting, IBEW, NABET, NFLPA, UWUA, Florida Senate, Theatre, BLET, IUPAT, Senate, Letter, Jackson Memorial Hospital, RWDSU, Firefighter, AFSCME, Teacher, IAFF, Human, Democratic Party, Democrat, UNITE, Multimedia, UFCW, Television, Interview, Trade union, AFGE, NALC, Conference, AWIU, Machinist, Boilermaker

This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.

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  • This endorsement is a testament to Dr. Sharief's unwavering commitment to championing the rights and interests of Florida's workforce.
  • As a union member herself (while working as a nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital), Barbara knows how important Labor Unions are to everyday workers in Florida.
  • "I am honored to receive the EARLY endorsement of the Florida AFL-CIO," said Dr. Barbara Sharief.
  • With the Teachers and the Statewide AFL-CIO aboard her campaign, Dr. Sharief said " The outpouring of support has left me truly humbled.

MERET® USA LLC Wins 2 Innovation Awards for Industry's Most Pioneering Products of the Year

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Lunedì, Gennaio 8, 2024
Firefighter, Trauma, Infection, Woman, IAFF, EMS, EMS World, TRS, Patient, Safety

According to EMS World, an independent panel of judges recognized the industry's most pioneering products of the year that were on display at EMS World Expo, held September 20–22 in New Orleans.

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  • According to EMS World, an independent panel of judges recognized the industry's most pioneering products of the year that were on display at EMS World Expo, held September 20–22 in New Orleans.
  • Industry experts met with company representatives to evaluate each entry, learn about its application, and determine whether it was worthy of this honor.
  • Two MERET products were selected and received this award.
  • MERET products actively support some of the largest municipalities, US special government agencies, and emergency service professionals around the world.

Muscular Dystrophy Association International Association of Fire Fighters Launch 420 Fill the Boot Fundraisers in Cities Across America Labor Day Weekend for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

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Lunedì, Agosto 21, 2023
Online, Firefighter, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Partnership, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Muscular dystrophy, International Association of Fire Fighters, International Association, Research, Duchenne, Neuromuscular disease, Boot, Fill Your Boots, MDA, FDA, ALS, Pedestrian, IAFF, Social media, Nursing, Pharmaceutical industry

"All of us at IAFF have remained committed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association as our charity of choice since 1954.

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  • "All of us at IAFF have remained committed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association as our charity of choice since 1954.
  • While we Fill the Boot year-round, Labor Day Weekend is a special time where fire fighters across the country continue to collect critical funds in the community – one dollar at a time.
  • It’s the start of National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month and is an important time of year for this longstanding tradition.
  • Recently, the first-ever FDA approved gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy became a reality.

Government of Canada Announces More Funding for Firefighter Training and Provides Update on 2023 Wildland Fire Season Forecast

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Venerdì, Agosto 11, 2023
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This training will help better prepare and equip firefighters to fight wildfires, with a focus on the wildland urban interface (WUI).

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  • This training will help better prepare and equip firefighters to fight wildfires, with a focus on the wildland urban interface (WUI).
  • In addition, the IAFF will deliver 15 courses across five different locations in Western Canada, training up to 325 structural firefighting personnel on urban interface wildfire training.
  • Also today, Government of Canada officials provided an updated forecast for the remainder of the 2023 wildfire season.
  • Most recent projections indicate a continued potential for higher-than-normal fire activity across most of the country throughout the 2023 wildland fire season.

Braden Frame Announces Candidacy for IAFF General President

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Martedì, Luglio 18, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Braden Frame, a medically retired Texas fighter/paramedic, announced his candidacy for General President of the 338,000-member International Association of Fire Fighters.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Braden Frame, a medically retired Texas fighter/paramedic, announced his candidacy for General President of the 338,000-member International Association of Fire Fighters.
  • Frame, a former president of Lake Travis-IAFF Local 4117, said the current leadership of the IAFF has lost focus on the organization's mission during the past two years.
  • "Our IAFF can't waste two more years with angry, chaotic and aimless leadership," Frame said.
  • Contact: Braden Frame, Braden Frame for IAFF General President Campaign, [email protected] , (512) 843-3129.

Oakland City Workers Applaud Adoption of Budget that Protects Public Services

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Giovedì, Giugno 29, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After the passage of Oakland's two-year balanced budget on Monday, unions representing thousands of city employees in SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, and IAFF Local 55 applaud Mayor Sheng Thao and the City Council for overcoming an unprecedented budget shortfall left over from the previous administration. Council Members Carroll Fife, Kevin Jenkins, Dan Kalb, Rebecca Kaplan and Council President Bas have shown what real leadership looks like in voting to adopt this historic budget.

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  • We are glad to see the final budget takes bold steps to address the City's long-running vacancy crisis, which City workers have been sounding the alarm on for years.
  • Even in the face of a challenging revenue shortfall, the Mayor's budget prioritizes important city services our members are proud to provide.
  • The budget values our workers, and doesn't impose cruel cuts that hurt Oakland residents and put our members out of work.
  • "This budget puts us on a path to staffing up the City and restoring services," said Seth Olyer, Oakland Firefighters IAFF Local 55 Vice President.