PFFA Pod

Discussion with Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the past few months and much of the information that will be discussed at the informational meeting scheduled for this Monday at 09:00.

A wide ranging discussion with President Ferschweiler covering a number of the current issues being addressed at our IAFF Local 43. Topics Include: 0:00 Budget 6:30 Work Week Reduction 9:25 Schedule Change 15:50 PERS 19:55 Covid Staffing 24:40 VL Issues 28:50 Miscellaneous 38:10 Committees

Discussion with VP Terry Foster. An update on the history and the current state of Mandatory Overtime Policy negotiation.

Talking OPSRP with one of the Oregon's leading PERS attorneys. 0:00 - 4:17 Introductions 4:17 PERS acronyms - OPSRP 6:10 IAP and Defined Benefit 8:10 UAL 10:02 Employer Rates 14:25 EPSA 17:05 SB 1049 20:43 Tier 1 and 2 UAL effect 23:13 Voluntary Contributions 27:15 TDF 30:30 Current Negotiations for pension protection

This is a topical discussion covering Commissioner Hardesty's remarks, the protests in Portland, the recent Willamette Week article, the budget and more Local 43 issues.

A remote sit down with Peer Supporters Scott Pearson and Chris Riddell talking about our experiences during the quarantine. The FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral- The NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below: N - name the people you love and practice gratitude O - organize your schedule R - restructure negative thinking patterns (reality or anxiety based) M - manage difficult emotions A - accept difficult emotions knowing they are normal and will pass L - listen to yourself and others I - identify coping skills that work Z - zero in on things you can control E - elaborate on positive memories, experiences and future plans More information about sleep hygiene can easily be found on the internets. Matthew Walker, Ph.D. is a very popular source for information currently, and has several interviews and books available online.

PFFA president Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle go into detail regarding the tentative agreement to the contract. We go through each article and address how the new language effects PFFA members.

Kyle sits down with retired fire fighter, and resident historian, Don Porth to discuss the Campbell Memorial and the Lone Fir Cemetery. We talk a little about history and more about a program Don is working on to enlist a few active members and a few retirees to help keep our hallowed grounds maintained and in better shape. Please think about stepping up and helping out, it is a small time commitment.

Kyle and Travis sit down to talk about some Sec/Treas topics from 2019 and whats ahead for 2020.

A sit down with President Ferschweiler for a contract update on November 1st. Also a quick discussion regarding our mandatory overtime issue.

Our pipers and drummers are kicking ass and need your support. This one is easy - they are committed to the band and are going to be representing all of us for years to come. Learn a bit about the group, it's organizers and the pride behind developing a professional level performing group.

Approaching mediation update. Roundtable discussion with Ferschweiler, Chipman, McLennan, Lehman, and MacLowry.

A short informational podcast detailing some PERS organizing efforts and the new LTD and STD from the city found in the current benefits open enrollment. Click on the link below to view the Salem/PERS signup calendar. Click, View, Sign Up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d4cacaa2da6fc1-portland

Supplemental insurance is a personal decision and this is quick discussion about a product that Portland fire fighters may find valuable. Mark can be reached at: mark@familyheritagenw.com or 503-341-4345

President Alan Ferschweiler talks about the non rep Unfair Labor Practice decision that was awarded on Friday.