ATTENTION PLEASE ALL REGISTERED USERS

As you now know, we recently received a call to action with regard to a bill that was coming up for an almost immediate vote in the House of Representatives. It was requested that the members of IAFF Local F-282 contact their representatives to garner support for the bill. Because many of you did not provide an email address when you first registered on this site we weren't very successful getting the word out.

Please update your profiles with a non-government email address. Free email addresses are usually available from your Internet Service Provider as well as HOTMAIL, YAHOO, AOL and GOOGLE. We will use the email address you provide us only to send you important information that has time constraints.  Thank you to those of you that have updated your email address as requested, your assistance is very much appreciated.

The 5th Annual Fire Fighter Day at Safeco Field will be Sunday August 8, 2010.  Come watch the Mariners play the Kansas City Royals while enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow fire fighters and receive a free, limited edition, Ricky Walsh bobblehead!

Game time is 1:10. 

Deadline to purchase tickets is August 6 at NOON.

Fire fighter pricing:

$15 View Reserved (normally $22) 

$35 Field Level (normally $42)

For more information, visit www.wscff.org

For tickets, visit www.mariners.com/firefighters

Groups of 25 or more, contact Yoko McCann at 206-346-4505.

 The FEDSMITH.COM article found here may help you make your decision.

 A Federal Times blog on the Federal Employee Health Benefit program open season can be found here.

 A link to FEDSMITH.COM has been added to the important links section to the right. The link specifically leads to a series of articles on the TSP that may help further your understanding of how the TSP works and possibly allow you to be a better manager of your own TSP account. Please remember that this link is provided for your information only and each article reflects the opinion of the writer. This series of articles has been provided by a reputable on-line publication but has not been reviewed by the Union and is not endorsed in whole or in part by IAFF Local F-282.

 The July issue of What's Happening has been posted at Official F&ES newsletters.

The Administration and Congress are looking for ways to reduce spending in order to balance the budget and eventually pay down the national debt. This FEDERALNEWSRADIO.COM article speaks of a commission that has been formed and how our pay and benefits will be in play. The article also speaks a little about special interest groups. Please remember that the IAFF and Local F-282 are YOUR special interest group.

 The latest idea from the Heritage Foundation to reform the federal civil service.

 Please read this letter and assist as you can.

 I have been directed to reactivate the photo image rotator feature. I need new pictures damn it!