The day we have long anticipate has arrived. Our National Collective Bargainig Bill S 2123 will be brought to the floor of the United States Senate for a vote Tuesday morning May 13. Please email Senator Salazar the following message: "Support your fire fighters and police officers. Please support Senator Judd Gregg's Public Saftey Employer-Employee Cooperation Act S 2123. The vote likely will be Tueday morning May13".
To email Senator Salazar go to the internet and type in salazar .senate.gov, this will take you to his web page where you click on, Contact and Office Location (first row far right side), then click on, "click here to send message".
There have been several reports of individuals having petitions to be signed outside of grocery stores. These people have been claiming that they are protecting your paycheck from the government. Actually they are trying to get PAYCHECK DECEPTIONlegislation on the ballot.
If this measure is passed it will destroy labor unions making it impossible to fight for your wages, benefits, and safety! DO NOT SIGN THESE PETITIONS!!!Report any instance where the petitioner says its for anything BUT making it illegal to deduct union dues from your paycheck!
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On: May 02, 2008 (19:51:41)
After the 2 Special Membership meetings held over the past 2 nights, the anonymous vote came out with a vote of 96% in favor of going ahead with the campaign. Thank you to all of those members that took the time to consider the facts and cast their vote. IAFF Local 5 will move forward with the begining stages of the campaign and we will keep all members up to date regarding the progress and upcoming ways that members can assist. The special assessment of $15.00 per paycheck will start with the 2nd pay period in May. If you have any questions please contact any Executive Board or PAC Committee Member.
As many of you know, our fellow firefighter Jason Buckingham was subject to a terrible house fire. All members of his family are safe and they are currently living in another home across the street until their new home that is under construction is finished. Many folks and organizations including Local 5 have already made monetary donations for Jason and his family. If you would like to donate cash or gift cards, you can make this donation at the front desk at the Fire Dept Headquarters, Station 17 or at the Local 5 offfice.
On April 30th, Baskin-Robbins® wants to honor America’s firefighters. From 5pm to 10pm, the Colorado Springs Baskin Robbins stores will reduce prices of small ice cream scoops to 31 cents. In honor of the firefighters a donation of $100,000 will be made by Baskin-Robbins® to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Members of IAFF Local 5 will be on hand at each store, to say "Thank You" and donations to the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Local 5 will be accepted.
On April 22nd, the Colorado Springs Professional Firefighters Local #5 and the Security Fire Department staged apparatus and personnel at the Tiffany Square Shopping center to collect money for the fallen firefighters that died fighting the Fort Carson Fire and the Ordway fire. With the undying support from the companies and citizens of Colorado Springs, the firefighters were able to raise approx $15,200.00 in 6 hours with money continuing to be dropped off throughout the afternoon. The money will be equally split and delivered to each of the three families within the next week.
Thank you to all those that supported this worthy cause!
Well, she is back!! Our ex-MDA Director, Tonya Wurr is now back and town and will be helping us continue our drive to Fill the Boot for Jerry's Kids for at least a few years. After a stint of time in Albuquerque as a Regional Director, Tonya has returned to manage the Southern Colorado MDA Office once again. Welcome Back Tonya!!
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On: Apr 14, 2008 (15:51:00)
The Colorado Springs Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF, Local 5 is pleased to endorse Pete Lee for Senate, District 12. Pete has taken time to learn about fire fighter issues and understands the importance of public safety. Pete has a diverse business and law background that will provide him with the insight and experience to be an effective leader as our State Senator. Pete is a long time resident of Colorado Springs and has been very active in the community, especially in his work in innovative juvenile justice programs. The Colorado Springs Professional Fire Fighters Association believe that Pete Lee is the right person to represent Colorado Springs and El Paso County in the Colorado State Legislature representing District 12.
As a fundraiser for the Local, we are in the process of putting together an IAFF Local #5 Firefighter Calendar! The vision is to have these completed by October of 2008 so that we can begin to sell them just as calendar season begins for the New Year. All of the costs will be donated so we just need YOU! We will be looking for 13 individuals or groups (up to 3 per photo) that would like to be in the calendar. If you are interested please send an email to Rudy at eruettinger@iafflocal5.com letting us know that your interested and with what your idea for your photo would be. The decision on the photo applicants will be made by the Executive Board and photos will begin this summer! If you have questions please contact Rudy at 719-761-5969
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On: Apr 14, 2008 (10:50:00)
The new Golds Gym, currently under construction in the Briargate area is offering a pre- opening special of $22.95 a month with nothing down to start for all UNION MEMBERS. This is for a 2 year contract and other rates apply to different lengths, with some great couple's deals as well. This is $7.00 a month off of regular pre-sale rates and $65.00 in savings since there is no sign up cost. If your interested stop by and ask for George at the office in Briargate or you can call him directly at 719-623-1660. If you have any further questions contact Dave Noblitt at 719-338-5610
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