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Senator Collins and the PFFM
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On: May 10, 2008 (11:50:00)
On Saturday, May 3, 2008, union firefighters from the Professional Fire Fighters of Maine wearing the trademark black and gold t-shirts, surrounded Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, as she addressed the Maine Republican Convention in Augusta, Maine. The IAFF and PFFM have endorsed the Senator in her reelection bid and are taking an active role in her campaign.
As Senator Collins finished her remarks, the lights in the auditorium went dark and a short video on her accomplishments was run. When the lights returned the stage was filled with IAFF members wearing the black and gold IAFF for Collins shirts and the Senator was flanked by two brothers in Class A's at the podium. The Dunlap Pipe and Drum Corps, which includes PFFM members, then sounded off as the beat of drums and the cry of the pipes filled the hall.
Senator Collins was then escorted off the stage, surrounded by firefighters, as the band led her through the crowd. It was a strong showing of support for the Senator who has been a steadfast friend of the IAFF during her 12 years in the Senate. In her leadership role on the Governmental Affairs and Homeland Security Committee, she has fought for continued funding of SAFER, the FIRE ACT and numerous other programs that effect firefighter safety and well being. Senator Collins is also an original cosponsor of S-2123, the IAFF collective bargaining bill now before the Senate.
After the ceremony the PFFM hosted a hospitality function for it's members where Senator Collins was presented with a granite etched photo plague of her receiving an IAFF for Collins shirt. The Senator was genuinely pleased by the showing of support from the IAFF membership and the strong turnout for her speech at the convention.
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URGENT-Senate to Vote on Collective Bargaining Bill
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On: May 09, 2008 (17:19:00)
URGENT-Senate to Vote on Collective Bargaining Bill
Brothers and Sisters
Our collective bargaining bill is going to be run in the Senate on Tuesday. It is imperative that we contact our Senators and let them know to vote in favor of this bill. The IAFF has worked for years to get to this point and both Maine Senators will play a pivotal roll in the process. Both are cosponsors on the bill and strong supporters, but they need to know how important it is to us.
We need everyone of you to take just a few minutes to email and call them with the message listed below. Then have your E-Board and membership to the same. It must be done right away. The vote is being held on Tuesday.
I know I can count on you to get this done. We here in Maine enjoy the right to collective bargain, but so many of our brothers and sisters across this nation do not enjoy this basic labor right. The few minutes it will take you and you fellow members to write and call Senator Collins and Senator Snowe could help change the lives of thousands of union firefighters. Thanks for your efforts.
John
John Martell
President
Professional Fire Fighters of Maine
The day we long anticipated has arrived. Our national collective bargaining bill (S 2123) is expected to be brought to the floor of the United States Senate Tuesday morning May 13, 2008.
We need your assistance NOW!! Contact Senator Snowe and Senator Collins with this message.
"Support your fire fighters and police officers. We ask that you support Senator Judd Gregg's Public Safety Cooperation Act S.2123. The vote likely will be Tuesday morning."
We ask (1) that you make the appropriate calls and send a corresponding email, (2) ask your respective executive board members to do likewise, (3) disseminate this email to your affiliates and ask them to also make contacts and ask their respective general membership to do the same. Listed below are the email and phone numbers for the Senators.
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154 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
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(202) 224-5344
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The day we have long anticipated has arrived. Our national collective bargaining bill (S 2123) is expected to be brought to the floor of the United States Senate for a vote Tuesday morning May 13, 2008.
To ensure we prevail in passing this important legislation, I am asking for your immediate assistance.
Please contact your Democratic senator(s) and urge them to return to Washington to vote for S 2123 on May 13. To succeed, we need every Democratic senator there and voting in favor of national collective bargaining.
In addition, if any of the GOP senators listed below represents your state, I ask that you contact them with this message:
"Support your fire fighters and police officers. Please support Senator Judd Gregg's Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act S 2123. The vote likely will be Tuesday morning, May 13."
In addition to making these calls, please send a corresponding email to your senator(s).
The Senate switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Simply call this number and ask to be transferred to your senator's office.
Click here to send your senator an e-mail in favor of S 2123.
Please copy all corresponding emails to your local and state president and to the IAFF at
grassroots@iaff.org . Our opponents, including National Right to Work and the League of Cities, are working hard to kill this bill. There are only three days before the vote. Let's really activate our membership and win! Fraternally, Harold A. Schaitberger General President
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5 Alarm 5K for Andy Turcotte
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On: Apr 08, 2008 (13:26:50)
Come join this 5K run to benefit Old Orchard Beach Firefighter Andy Turcotte
Date: Saturday June 28, 2008
Time: 7am Registration
For more information and a registration form click the link below
Download:
Registration Form.doc
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PFFM Fundraiser
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On: May 09, 2008 (07:22:00)
Please click on our link below to read a letter, from President Martell, about our annual fundraiser
Fund raiser is currently taking place in the the Bath, Lincoln County and Sagadahoc County area
Download:
PFFM Fund Raiser Info.doc
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IAFF Collins Endorsement.pdf
It is time to keep track of Fire Danger reports from the State of Maine.