Union Question

[WTF Over]

I am a federal firefighter supposedly represented by AFGE. Without going into specifics our union is basically non-existent. I read through the net looking for info on how to get out from under AFGE and getting IAFF representation. I have heard it all; petition for decertification, ULP, memo from AFGE to release firefighters, 30 days to one year of unrepresented time….and the list goes on. I understand the AFL-CIO issues between the unions. I have heard of federal departments changing representation, so I know it can be done. Can anyone provide me with reliable information on how to proceed? We need some help here.

[Outsider]

WTF Over, A union in the Federal Service, no matter what your job or what union, is a waste of your time and money, they can't/won't do anything for you, and if your thinking about changing to the iaff, your really pissing your dollars away.

The iaff is great, if your in a big Municipality or County, but in the Federal Service, their Impotent.

[Mike Ward]

http://www.iaff16.org/reps.htm

[1958 F.W.D.]

The iaff is great, if your in a big Municipality or County, but in the Federal Service, their Impotent.

Outsider, I'm just curious as to why you feel this way? Care to enlighten the class? I ask because I am in complete disagreement with your feelings......Do tell!

[WTF Over]

I am not sure what if anything the IAFF can do for us, but I am sure that the AFGE has been completely useless thus far. I am talking failure to represent on their part and failure to negotiate on management's part. We are stuck in a rut. There is no end in sight. I guess BOHICA is a good term at this point.

[fedfireman]

Hey dude, everyone and I mean everyone is droppin this topic like a hot potato!! Where I set I guess there is no use for any unions, if NONE of them will help out a brother! Everyone is always screaming out help your brothers and sisters, Where in the HELL are they now? I guess we will figure this out or lose our jobs trying! :mad: