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Always on the front lines...
Following through until the end ...
Working in Our Nation's Capital...
Supporting Fire Fighter Friendly Elected Officials...
Protecting the Protectors...
And Always on the Front Lines for Maine's Citizens
IAFF National Leadership visits Saco Local
the PFFM is Working Every Day for its Members...
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New England Conference of Fire Fighters May 30 - June 1st
To All:
Federal, State &Local Affiliates of the New England Conference of Fire Fighters
This notice has been sent to all Locals in the US Mail, the credentails are contained within it. This electronic version is being sent to allow Locals to quickly make hotel reservations and plan to attend the event.
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May 10, 2012 – The House of Representatives has brushed aside objections from the White House and the IAFF to endorse a budget plan that will result in significant cutbacks in fire protection and require federal fire fighters to pay more out of pocket to qualify for a pension. The legislation, HR 5652, was approved by a vote of 218-199.
The proposal seeks to rewrite a bipartisan agreement reached last year between the White House and congressional leaders that called for reducing the deficit by cutting spending equally between defense and domestic priorities. HR 5652, which was authored by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI), would replace the defense cuts with draconian cuts in federal aid to states and local governments, and with a 5 percent increase in pension contributions from federal workers.
IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger wrote to the Members of the House of Representatives, warning that passage of the Ryan plan would eliminate essential revenue sources that protect public safety. “Without these funds, state and local governments may be forced to….cut funding from other essential programs such as the fire service to balance their budgets,” he said. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) asked to have Schaitberger’s letter entered into the Congressional Record to assure it would be a permanent part of the bill’s legislative history.
The proposal to cut state and local assistance comes at a particularly difficult time, as cities continue to struggle with a slow economic recovery. Many economists point to public sector layoffs and other cuts in local budgets as the reason why the unemployment rate remains high, long after the Great Recession officially ended and private sector employment continues to grow.
In addition to the cuts to local aid, Schaitberger objected to the continuing Republican-backed war on federal employees. Noting that a two-year federal pay freeze already contributed $60 billion toward deficit reduction, Schaitberger added, “Federal fire fighters should not be treated like a piggy bank for Congress” to fund other projects.
Despite the House action, HR 5652 stands little chance of becoming law. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) does not plan to bring the proposal before the Senate, and President Obama has vowed to veto the bill if it were to pass both chambers, telling Congress, “The bill relies entirely on spending cuts that impose a particular burden on the middle-class and the most vulnerable among us, while doing nothing to raise revenue from the most affluent.”
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Pres Martell and the PFFM has made contact our representatives and are seeking their support to defeat this amendment on the DOD Authorization Bill for our federal firefighters ..
Download:
 JC_051612_Gingrey_Amendment.pdf
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May 9, 2012
Dear Affiliate Leaders,
Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin (PFFW) President and Madison Local 311 member Mahlon Mitchell on May 8 won the Democratic primary election for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin. He now faces incumbent Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch in the June 5 recall election. Read More...
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Please listen as Senator Troy Jackson calls out Governor LePage and his allies
on Workers Comp bill and other issues for Maine working families.
Click here
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You are invited to join us in our quest to help our dear friend Ramon Nolette.
Ramon was born and raised here in the town of Wells. He has been a firefighter here in the town of Wells for over 32 years, dedicating over half his life to helping and serving the public here and in surrounding communities. He has been married to his loving wife Melissa for 37 years. They have 2 daughters of their own and 5 granddaughters.
In December of last year Ramon fell ill and endured several emergency surgeries along with countless treatments including 11 blood transfusions over the course of his 2+ months stay in the hospital. Now he is currently undergoing 6 months of Chemo Therapy to combat/prevent the growth and spread of cancer.
OUR goal is to alleviate some of the financial stress that a poor economy, poor health and BIG medical bills can impose on the life of our dear friend Ramon who has already given so much for our safety.
Allages are WELCOME to register for the 5k run/walk online @ Active.comor Coolrunnings.comany additional donations are very welcome and appreciated! 100% of the proceeds will go directly to Ramon Nolette. For more information visit the websites above or contact Nat Pierce at NPierce@wellstown.org. We thank you and hope to see you on race day!
Download:
 EVERYONE+LOVES+RAMON+5K+FLYER.docx
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EVERYONE+LOVES+RAMON+sponsor+form.docx
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The dangerous overhaul of the Maine Workers Compensation statute - It does nothing to help Maine working people and only benefits the insurance carriers. Workers Compensations rates have fallen 60.5% since 1992 with millions of dollars in dividends returned to employers. Call you legislators today--tell them to oppose LD 1913. Read More...
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Finally it has been proven that FDNY Firefighters who worked at Ground Zero have a 19% greater chance of contracting cancer than those who did not, a new medical study found. The issue is one of those things that "you know" the answer to, but understandably, the science must back up the claim. Read More...
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