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MSA Safety CEO Nish Vartanian Named to Koppers Board of Directors

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Tuesday, February 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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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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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.

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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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Monday, January 8, 2024
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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.

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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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Monday, August 21, 2023
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"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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Friday, August 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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Tuesday, July 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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Thursday, June 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.

Cure Alzheimer's Fund Receives $8,400 From Quincy Firefighters

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 792 in Quincy, Massachusetts, has presented Cure Alzheimer's Fund with a contribution of $8,400 to Alzheimer's disease research. Lt. Ralph Blight and Firefighter Tom Bowes presented the donation which resulted from a hockey event and a local bowling fundraiser in Quincy.

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  • WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 792 in Quincy, Massachusetts, has presented Cure Alzheimer's Fund with a contribution of $8,400 to Alzheimer's disease research.
  • "Their generosity and spirit are extraordinary, and we are so grateful to the Quincy Firefighters for their heroic efforts and dedication to the community."
  • This was the 6th year that IAFF Local 792 held a fundraiser at Olindy's bowling in Quincy, with all proceeds benefiting Cure Alzheimer's Fund.
  • Cure Alzheimer's Fund is a non-profit dedicated to funding the most promising research to prevent, slow, or reverse Alzheimer's disease.

Oakland City Workers Unite in Support of Mayor Sheng Thao's Balanced Budget Proposal

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakland city workers represented by SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, IAFF Local 55, and IBEW Local 1245 are united in support for Mayor Sheng Thao's two-year balanced budget proposal released on Monday, May 1.

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  • The Mayor's Fiscal Year 2023-2025 balanced budget proposal protects essential city services, prevents layoffs, and addresses the growing understaffing crisis in the City
    OAKLAND, Calif., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oakland city workers represented by SEIU Local 1021, IFPTE Local 21, IAFF Local 55, and IBEW Local 1245 are united in support for Mayor Sheng Thao's two-year balanced budget proposal released on Monday, May 1.
  • The Mayor's budget proposal is a major step towards addressing the understaffing crisis so that we can deliver better services to residents.
  • Oakland City Unions are excited to see that the Mayor's budget proposal prioritizes addressing the City's growing understaffing crisis.
  • Job Fairs: The Mayor's budget proposal invests $100,000 into job fairs focused on reaching Oakland residents living in areas with the highest rates of unemployment.

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

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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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.

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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.
  • Together with the support of the International Association of Fire Fighters to accelerate research and advance care, we are empowering the families we serve to live longer more independent lives.
  • Fire fighters are a vital part of our mission in all the communities we serve across the country.
  • To date, fire fighters nationwide have raised $679 million over nearly seven decades.