IAFF Local 1014

A Message From the 1014 Executive Board Regarding Collecting For the MDA

May 11, 2010

Dear Brothers and Sisters:

As you may have heard by now, last week a Santa Fe Springs firefighter was seriously injured while collecting for the MDA during his Department’s annual drive. The firefighter was taking donations from a center divider and either stepped off or fell into traffic. He was struck by an automobile and was rushed to the hospital with broken ribs and numerous other injuries.

Due to this tragic incident, Local 1014 and the Department have agreed to put a temporary hold on our scheduled MDA collection drive scheduled for May 13 – 15 while we jointly review our own collection procedures.

This is a clear reminder of the message all firefighters preach every single day, which is “Safety First.” While we can all appreciate individual enthusiasm for collecting for the MDA, there is no collection out there that is worth anyone putting themself in danger over … not ever.

We hope to reschedule our MDA collections for the near future with specific parameters and safety policies in place. Thanks to everyone for their understanding.

In solidarity,

President Dave Gillotte and your 1014 Executive Board

March of Dimes

Dear 1014 members:

As we are all aware, long ago Firefighters throughout the nation adopted the Muscular Dystrophy Association as a charitable cause. Across America Firefighters annually conduct fundraising efforts and raise millions of dollars for this most worthwhile organization. It’s a commitment of effort and support that we are proud to give to the MDA and all those who benefit from their work.

This year Local 1014 is also proud to endorse LA County’s and the Fire Department’s support of the March of Dimes, another top-of-the-line charitable organization that helps so many and deserves our support. Early in April the Department sent out ET-157, describing the critical services that the March of Dimes provides to those in need, and letting us know how we can contribute. Local 1014 endorses that request and asks that each of us contribute what we can. Because of the current economy, charitable contributions are down nationwide, so it’s more important than ever that those of us who may be in a position to help do so in some way.

Please reread the information we have attached, and then click on the link http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/LACountyFire to help as you are able. Although the March of Dimes walk has been concluded, this link will still help you with your donation. As little as a $5 contribution will help and be greatly appreciated, so please step up. Donations can be given anytime from now until June 1^st, and the attached information tells you ways you can do so, but please don’t wait. The March of Dimes does great work, and they deserve our support.

Presdient Dave Gillotte and your Local 1014 Executive Board

Download:

ET.157.pdf

Update on Pomona’s Emergency Services

County Coalition of Unions Handbook

Enclosed is an electronic copy of the County Coalition of Unions handbook sent to all members. After this article expires you will be able to find the handbook in the "Resources" area of the "Member Resource" area. This handbook is a summary of the CCU contract. All items not specific to the fire department are negotiated by the CCU with Local 1014 representatives as voting members.

You may also get the booklet and the full CCU Contract on the CCU web site at www.coalitionofcountyunions.com

Download:

ccu_benefit booklet.pdf

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