City Chapter Special Meeting to approve two (2) MOU’s between IAFF Local 244 and COA/Albuquerque Fire Rescue reference ‘Finder Fee MOU’ and ‘Temporary Transport Unit Incentive Pay Basics & Intermediates MOU’

A City Chapter Special Meeting is scheduled for Friday February 24, 2023 at 10:30a.m. at the Union Hall in accordance with Article II, Section 4 & Article V, Section 6 of the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & By-Laws. The purpose of this meeting will be for membership ratification of the IAFF 244/COA-AFR Finder Fee & Temporary Transport Unit Incentive Pay- Basics & Intermediates MOU’s. The special meeting will start promptly at 10:30a.m. Please review both MOU’s in the ‘Contract’ section of the website (they can be found in a folder titled 'MOU's/Contracts for Approval'.

As a reminder and in accordance with Article V, SECTION 6. Special Meetings: Voting held to determine candidate endorsements or special issues is limited to appearing in person, at the meeting, and casting your vote. Therefore, NO zoom link will be available for this City Chapter Special Meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact a Local 244 Executive Board Member.

City Chief Steward and City First (1) Steward Vacancies

The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for both the City Chief Steward and the City First (1) Steward positions for the next 14 calendar days.

The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in these positions at the Executive Board meeting on March 2, 2023 until the next General Election, in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5. Please review the Constitution & Bylaws, Article X, Section 2-for eligibility requirements.

All letters of interest can be turned in to the Union Hall or emailed to iaff244general@gmail.com  on or before February 23, 2023.

Attention Local 244 Members:

IAFF Local 244 is excited to announce a new member benefit that will be available exclusively to our members & their immediate family beginning February 2023, 'Free Yoga Classes'. 

Members & their immediate family will be able to attend 'Free Yoga Classes' at SWEAT Yoga Studio every second & fourth Tuesday of the month from 10-11am.

Please see flyer for additional details on registration and contact information. 

City Chapter 4^th Steward Vacancy

The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for City Fourth (4) Steward for the next 14 calendar days.

The Executive Board will appoint a member to serve in this position at the Executive Board meeting on February 2, 2023 until the next General Election, in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5. Please review the Constitution & Bylaws, Article X, Section 2-for eligibility requirements.

All letters of interest can be turned in to the Union Hall or emailed to iaff244general@gmail.com  on or before February 1, 2023.

Executive Board Vacancies

The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is accepting letters of interest for the positions of City Chapter Vice-President, City Second Steward, and County Chapter First Trustee for the next 14 calendar days.

The Executive Board will appoint members to serve in these positions at the Executive Board meeting on February 2, 2023 until the next General Election, in accordance with the IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws, Article VI, Section 5. Please review the Constitution & Bylaws, Article X, Section 2-for eligibility requirements.

All letters of interest can be turned in to the Union Hall or emailed to iaff244general@gmail.com on or before January 27, 2023.

Union Office Closure

Attention Members:

The Union Office will be closed from Thursday December 15, 2022-Tuesday January 3, 2023, for the holidays.

Our Office Administrator will return on January 4, 2023.

If you have an urgent issue that must be addressed, please reach out to one of your Union Executive Board Officers.

Have a Safe & Happy Holiday!!