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Ohio Association of
Professional Firefighters
140 E.Town Street Suite 1225 Columbus,Ohio
43215
Phone(614)488-9923
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President
Mark Sanders
MSandl48@aol.com
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(614)488-9920
140 E.
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Columbus, Ohio 43215 |
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Got word this evening from DVP Miller that SAFER has passed the Senate
and is on the way to President Obama. Recieved calls last night from
Kevin O Connor, Director IAFF Govt. Affairs and Tommy with an update
that it was progressing. They were right.
DVP Miller and Director O Connor have taken additional time to
advise me as to what is happening on a regular basis. The IAFF knows how
important this is in Ohio. Please take time to drop them a note of
thanks for their work.
If all goes according to "hoyle", it will be up for rules next week.
Kevin has stated it is going to be the IAFF's position that first
dollars should go to those jurisdictions with actual lay-offs. Then on
down the line from there. Additionally in lay-off cases, a limited and
user friendly process will be sought for jurisdictions to verify need.
As this comes together, we will assess how best to educate our local
affiliates on how the process should work.
This is the plan. We all know how issues of this nature can twist and
turn through the process. Hopefully, SAFER will bring the necessary help
we need. Keep your fingers crossed.
The bottom line -- things are moving in a positive fashion. Even though
this legislation is the right thing to do and sounds very simple, the
political process involved is delecate and tedious work. The IAFF has
worked very hard on our behalf.
Keep an eye out for updates from the IAFF. As I get info I will pass it
along.
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