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Election Results for 2019-2020

Executive Council
President: Mike Odom
Secretary: Shawn Gilmore
Treasurer: Stephanie Fortado
Bargaining Research Chair: Jordan Sellers
Communications Chair: Amanda Bales
Grievance Chair: Dennis Dullea
Chief Steward: Heather McLeer

Steward’s Council
Juan Alvarez, ENG
Zuofu Cheng, ENG
Amy Clay, LAS
Dennis Dullea, LAS
Stephanie Fortado, LER
John Hepp, BUS
Philip Johnston, FAA
Rosemary Kaczmarowski, FAA
David Kell, LAS
Heather McLeer, LAS
Andrew Moss, LAS
Jordan Sellers, LAS
Dan Steward, LAS
Lou Turner, FAA

Notes from Third Session 4/01

The session began with the Administration’s Bargaining Team presenting their counter proposal for Article IV: Union Membership and Union Activity.

The majority of the session included both sides asking clarifying questions regarding the language best suited to ensure that our Union receives accurate information about our membership in a timely manner. While their counter did not address our concerns, they were explicit that there is movement on these topics, and we feel that the conversation was in a spirit of compromise and meeting a win-win situation.

In response to our concerns that they did not present a comprehensive counter offer during Session 2, they have promised one for the next bargaining session, which will take place this Friday, April 5^th. We are encouraged by this, and believe it is the best way we can meet our mutual goal of ending bargaining by this summer, as well as NTFC’s goal of reaching an agreement that best serves our membership.

Remember, sessions are open to members, and we encourage you to hear their comprehensive counter offer at the next bargaining session.

Next Session:

Friday, April 5^th

9:00am – 12:00pm (You can arrive and leave at will.)

Illinois Fire Service Institute (Digital signs within the building will alert you to the room.)N

Notes from Second Session 3/29

The meeting began on a positive note, with their bargaining team remarking on their appreciation of our work on the proposal we delivered on March 8^th. They also voiced the shared goal of wanting the bargaining process to move quickly.

They did not, however, come with a comprehensive response.

The good news is that they have said they are not proposing any changes to the current contract. However, if we are going to move quickly, we need to have their comprehensive response. To help them arrive at one, we are meeting on Monday, April 1st to answer any questions they might have as they construct their comprehensive response.

Next Meeting: Monday, April 1st. Illinois Fire Service Service Institute Auditorium. 9:00am – 12:00pm