INTRODUCTION
The ‘key’ to our success has been to have fire fighters representing fire fighters. To accomplish this we must educate our members to effectively negotiate and administer their collective agreements. Accompanying the ‘core’ labour relations topics we have trained our members in media relations, brief writing, public speaking and basic computer/internet skills.
The OPFFA sponsors two Labour Educational Seminars every year, one in the spring and the other in the fall. These seminars are named after Dr. Eric Taylor who was the key-note speaker for OPFFA seminar for over three decades. Dr. Taylor is chiefly responsible for many of the successes professional fire fighters have enjoyed and his teachings still hold true today including his three fold test which guides us on all issues:
1. Is it morally sound,
2. Is it legally defensible, and
3. Is it reasonably practicable
Seminar Topics include (but are not limited to):
Negotiations
Basic Internet
Collective Bargaining
Government Lobbying
Grievances
Workers’ Compensation
Arbitration
Safe Staffing
Media Relations
Treasurers and Budgeting
This forum has been extremely successful and popular. As a result of this education
locals have done very well in the area of collective bargaining and contract administration. Locals from other provinces are now attending and receiving the benefits of our seminars.
2011 LABOUR EDUCATION SEMINARS
The 2011 Dr. Eric G. Taylor Fall Labour Education Seminar will be held from November 6th to 10th, 2011 at the Marriott Gateway Hotel, in Niagara Falls.
Please see link below for the registration package. Please note that the OPFFA has now made prepayment of your hospitality fees and Propac ticket purchase available in advance. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.
If you have any questions regarding the seminar or registration please feel free to contact the Education Committee Chair Ed Kennedy, Committee Members Dan Vanderlelie or Mark Train, District #4 VP Carmen Santoro, or Julie Chambers, Events Coordinator.
See you there!
Julie Chambers
Events Coordinator
Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association
292 Plains Rd. E.
Burlington, ON L7T 2C7
Tel: 905-681-7111 x 229
Fax: 905-681-1489
Toll Free: 1-800-387-4418
Email: jchambers@opffa.org
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2011 Dr. Eric G. Taylor Fall Labour Education Seminar Registration Package |
For more information, contact the OPFFA Education Committee Chair, Ed Kennedy.