This Labor Day we would like to take a moment to remember the sacrifices made by the former leadership of the IAFF Local 244 from the day we first organized, March 8,1921 to present.  Our union has made decades of progress for the Albuquerque and Bernalillo County Fire Departments, our members and their families. If it were not for the leadership of our forefathers who served selflessly and fought to protect our rights, benefits and work conditions we would have nothing today. It is important to become actively involved in your union, serve the community with pride and honor while never forgetting the sacrifices of those who made our profession what it is today.