President Washington State Council of Fire Fighters. Proud IAFF Union Member. Union by Choice!
Joined September 2014
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Dennis James Lawson retweeted
Collective bargaining is a right that helps employers and employees.
I’m concerned by reports that Boeing locked out IAFF I-66 members. I encourage folks to return to the table to secure a deal that benefits Boeing and gets these firefighters the pay and benefits they deserve.
I had the opportunity to attend the IAFF committee and board meetings this week. The work that is being done by our elected officers and IAFF staff is impressive. My appreciation to all of them for their work on our behalf.
I along with other WSCFF members had the opportunity to attend an event hosted by Hilary Franz, WA. State Commissioner of Public Lands. We are grateful for Hilary’s work to protect our land and those who respond when called upon. Our union fire fighters thank Hilary. #WSCFF
GST Lima addressing IAFF 7th District membership at the 2022 Partnership Education Program. Thanks to all who are here taking their time to better themselves to best serve our members. #WSCFF #StrongerTogether
I was honored to attend the Washington State Fallen Fire Fighters memorial here at WA State Fire Training Center in North Bend. A fitting tribute to the 25 we honored and continue to #NeverForget #WSCFF
IAFF Rally for a National Collective Bargaining Bill. The bill would allow FF’s, Paramedics, and EMT’s a seat at the table to discuss issues of importance.
United States Secretary of Labor, Martin J. Walsh, addressed the attendee’s at the IAFF Legislative Conference. As a union, we are fortunate to have a Secretary of Labor who supports union workers.
Senate Bill 5791 passed the house late last night. This is a pension payment for our LEOFF-1 members. It was a great day for the WSCFF and our members!
House bill 1701 passes the Washington Senate unanimously. This billl provides a pension enhancement for police and firefighters of the LEOFF 2 plan. Off to Governor Inslee for his signature.
The sunshine was shining at our Capital today. Our bills are moving and the work is paying off. My appreciation to our WSCFF lobbyist AJ Johnson, Bud Sizemore and our session lobbyist Erin Johnson. Great job! We still have work to do- Stay Tuned.
House Bill 1701, which provides a pension benefit enhancement for LEOFF-2 police and firefighters passed unanimously in the Senate Ways and Means Committee. 1701 will now go to Rules and await action. Your WSCFF continues to work to get this passed. Stay Strong-Stay Union #WSCFF
Dennis James Lawson retweeted
I am proud to stand with our brothers and sisters in NY and Mass. in their effort to hold manufacturers accountable.
We continue to lose too many of our brothers and sisters to occupational cancer and I am committed to ensuring PFAS are no longer in our PPE. #FightFFcancer
Substitute Senate Bill 5791, which provides a benefit to our LEOFF-1 members or surviving spouses, passed the Senate unanimously. Great work by the WSCFF legislative team to keep this bill moving. Half way there.
Substitute Senate Bill 5652, which provides a benefit improvement for police and fire fighters passed the Senate today unanimously. We still have work to do but thankful for our support thus far. Half way there!
IAFF DVP Walsh, WSCFF PR Chair Reese and myself had a chance to talk virtually to Wa. State Labor Council President Brown and Secretary-Treasurer Sims. Grateful for our labor partners and their willingness to talk about worker issues.
Dennis James Lawson retweeted
We may be one of the oldest in the IAFF, but we’re not to old to celebrate our birthday month.
At the request of Senator Conway, the WSCFF facilitated a meeting of LEOFF-1 leaders to discuss SB 5791. Thanks to Senators Conway and Schoesler who joined in. I’m proud to report a consensus was reached-All groups support SB5791. The WSCFF is working hard for our retirees.
Had the opportunity to help pack the next trailer bound for Peru. The WSCFF has a long history of supporting the Peruvian Fire Service. Thanks to those departments who provided Fire and EMS equipment.
Tough loss for our WSCFF and IAFF family. Jim was a true labor man who always had a kind word or some advice to be better at our union work. I’ll miss his smile and unselfish demeanor. Thoughts and prayers to his family and Local 29.
I will miss Jim & his kindness
A staple of service to the @IAFFNewsDesk @WSCFF_UNION & @IAFFLocal29 since his 1st elected position in 1988 & Serving until 2014 as parliamentarian
He cherished his family, his job and told the best stories 🙏
