IAFF Brother Manuel Martinez's mother Dorothy Baca-Martinez will be undergoing surgery next week in Minnesota. Mrs. Martinez has been battling Pancreatic Cancer since her diagnosis in August 2015. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, Mrs. Martinez has received the amazing news that a Dr. and his team will perform surgery in an attempt to remove her tumor. She and members of the family, including Manuel, will stay in Minnesota for six weeks during her recovery. All donations raised will assist her with out of pocket surgery costs and travel/housing expenses. The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board is asking the membership to donate to the Martinez family and pray for a successful recovery. Please click link below to make a donation: https://www.gofundme.com/dorothyschance
On Saturday, April 9th 2016, the Albuquerque Area Fire Fighters will host the 5thAnnual ‘Swing for Survivors’ Golf Tournament to Benefit the IAFF Local 244 Firefighters Survivors Fund (FSF). The FSF provides financial assistance to firefighters, spouses and children of firefighters stricken with life threatening medical conditions. The tournament will take place at the Desert Greens Golf Course in Paradise Hills located at 10035 Country Club Lane, NW, Albuquerque, NM. Shotgun start at 9:00a.m. Click on link below for the registration form. Contact Martin Salazar atmartindsalazar@msn.com for more information.
On Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 5:00pm the IAFF Local 244 will host a homecoming reception for Brothers SGT Joseph Allred, SSG Ronald Benavidez and SSG Zack Menzie. These Brothers serve the US Army National Guard and represent the IAFF with pride and honor. All IAFF members are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. Call Sergeant at Arms Miguel Tittmann with any questions.
City Chapter Contract Negotiations Informational Meetings are scheduled for March 17 & 21, 2016 at the Union Hall. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss upcoming negotiations related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the IAFF Local 244 and the City of Albuquerque, to include membership recommendations.
The March 17, 2016 meeting will start promptly at 10:00a.m.
The March 21, 2016 meeting will start promptly at 7:00p.m.
Please log in and click on the "Const./Bylaws" link on the left column to view the letter from President Arencón reference the MAP revisions adopted by the membership. Also, review the newly adopted 2015 IAFF Local 244 Constitution & Bylaws in its entirety. Printed copies are in production and will be distributed to the stations very soon.
Ontario has become the latest province to formally recognize the serious toll that working as a first responder can take on a person’s mental health.
Brothers & Sisters,
This event is this weekend. Come out and support a great event! We are holding this event to raise money for the Survivor's Fund and the Membership Assistance Program.
County Chapter Informational Meetings are scheduled for February 23 & 24, 2016. The purpose of these meetings will be to discuss concerns and answer questions related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the IAFF Local 244 and the County of Bernalillo, to include membership recommendations. The meetings will start promptly at 10:00am.
The 2016 County Chapter CBA failed to ratify with 55% disapproval. Special thanks to the Negotiating Team and the Members who worked the polls. Log-in to the members area under Contracts to review the official tally. Please call Sgt. At Arms Miguel Tittmann with any questions or concerns.
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