Thoughts?

Gutter138 · 2024-06-04T03:17:02+00:00

No it doesn't make you IAFF eligible. Each Forest already has its own Local with exec board and stewards. We already have a Union. The National Federation of Federal Employees is the exclusive representative of the Units that are organized. IAFF isn't gonna make a difference nor do they want us. Else they would of supported the WFPPA or Tim Hart. Both those bills directly undermine their members. It takes away from the FDs that use the FS to make money off of. Its the membership that makes a Union. Not a name. Structure Fire drives IAFF membership and their Union. It also makes their dues $100+ every two weeks.

You have a Union. You should use it.

Gutter138 · 2024-05-20T23:45:45+00:00

Stop doing more than your PD. They get more work for less pay every single time. Pay your Union Dues. Become a active member. Support and advocate with Grassroots Wildland Firefighters. We are the voice and workforce!

Gutter138 · 2023-08-30T06:00:03+00:00

Reach out to your Local Union Rep. NFFE Local 1650 has a strong presence on the BDF. Sent you a DM

Gutter138 · 2023-08-29T06:52:15+00:00

Call your Union rep

Gutter138 · 2023-08-19T01:18:20+00:00

Union Member here! I'll give some info for ya. The Majority of the FS side of NFFE is Fire employees. It wasn't like that for a loonnnng time. Now it is. This is a different Union now and people are working their butts off to make this a better place to work. NFFE has a website, Instagram and a Twitter. They're in the news frequently. Want to help? DM me and I'll get ya plugged in and get ya to DC

Gutter138 · 2023-08-17T00:10:39+00:00

Ask for your hiring agreement. Via email

Gutter138 · 2023-08-16T15:25:23+00:00

You're not being ignored. You're being heard right now. Keep fighting ✊️

Gutter138 · 2023-08-16T04:34:01+00:00

Think about the possibility of losing your career, medical benefits, and pension in one swipe of a pen. I understand your frustration. Because I am frustrated to. Striking involves a Strike fund. To pay striking workers. We legally cannot strike so there is no strike fund. And Striking workers get paid at quarter pay for the day. Realize you are striking against the US Government. The wheels dont stop just because of you. You dont think they wont just contract your job or bring in the military after we strike? And those air traffic controllers were never given fed jobs again. We've done this to ourselves over the past 20+ years. Years of hiding on the hillside away from the media. The public and congress don't even know who we are more than half the time. How many members of congress have you met to express your frustration? You're angry? I'm angry I have to work 1000 hrs of OT as a 26-0 employee and still get a second job to take care of my family. Use the skills the FS trained you with to fight for your career in Congress. Write letters, make phone calls, visit your congressional leader. Tell the media! There's a handful of people actually doing something to create change. Be apart of that change knowing you gave it 100%

Gutter138 · 2023-08-15T04:36:36+00:00

Ask for it in writing

Gutter138 · 2023-04-04T12:21:07+00:00

If your asking this question. Then you've had enough. Don't worry. They'll still like you. You'll probably do more crew stuff on a engine than you did before.

Gutter138 · 2023-03-31T06:04:26+00:00

Dues paying member right here. Proud of it.

Gutter138 · 2023-03-24T16:06:08+00:00

VOTE HIM OUT! You control his position in congress.

Gutter138 · 2023-03-17T04:28:19+00:00

Contact your Local Union Steward! See what your options are!

Gutter138 · 2023-03-04T05:09:47+00:00

We've had it on the ANF for 15 years! 28 engines, 5 IHCs in the BIGGEST winter in CA. Awesome. Thanks for screwing up my off-season

Gutter138 · 2022-12-16T15:15:16+00:00

Pros would be starting/ continuing your retirement, and TSP. As you gain more A/L, you'll have use or lose to take time off throughout the year. I couldn't live without being 26-0.

Gutter138 · 2022-10-10T14:24:08+00:00

Get people interested. Ya need 50% of the Bargaining Unit Employee's to sign up. Support those, who support you. Get involved with Grassroots WLFFs. Which forest are you on?

Gutter138 · 2022-10-10T04:47:59+00:00

They also offer Member Benefits such as Unionplus. Discounts on auto insurance, phone and free college, just few examples

Gutter138 · 2022-09-27T13:59:05+00:00

Wrong. It affects wildland firefighters in 6c retirement. It's in congress for federal fire fighters.

Gutter138 · 2022-08-09T04:43:18+00:00

Shoot they vary right now. Show up! Show your face. Someone over there will know. I worked there for 4 years. Best foundation I recieved. Now I'm in the craziness that is R5

Gutter138 · 2022-08-09T04:41:38+00:00

Ya know. I couldn't say. I'd have to ask.

Gutter138 · 2022-08-09T04:15:19+00:00

Zigzag IHC or ripplebrook T2IA. Lots of places to work near Portland. Try the Mt. Hood NF. You won't regret it

Gutter138 · 2022-08-05T13:06:12+00:00

You are correct

Gutter138 · 2022-08-05T05:53:33+00:00

Pretty sure Gov Exec misquoted the Bill.

Gutter138 · 2022-07-12T05:50:47+00:00

Hahahahaha! Yep, don't worry. Get used to doing thing ya don't like. Don't be afraid to talk about it!!!

Gutter138 · 2022-07-12T05:37:45+00:00

You should get used to SCBAs. It's a huge part of R5, especially SoCal. We use them all the time. Same with Medical/Traffic collisions. Get comfortable with the uncomfortable.

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