March 15, 2024
Bulletin 17 – 24

UFLAC Special and General Membership Meeting
March 26th at 0800 hours
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90026

0730    Stewards Meeting

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence for our past fallen UFLAC Firefighters
Invocation
Roll of Call of Officers
Adoption of the Minutes
Committee Reports

0800 Special Meeting – Year in Review Book

Allocate UP TO $40,000 from the UFLAC Issues Committee for the 2023 Year in Review Photo Book. UFLAC has been producing the Year in Review Photo Book for ten years (this will be the 11th edition!) and it is distributed to elected officials, key city staff, civic and labor leaders throughout the country, and each LAFD work location in our continuing effort to educate our decision-makers and the general public about the critical work of our Firefighters. This book has proven to be extremely helpful in supporting our advocacy efforts for a fully funded Fire Department in the City of Los Angeles and has been instrumental in helping to make the LAFD a top priority. 

0815 Regular General Membership Meeting – (Immediately following the Special Meeting)

  1. Report on 2024 IAFF legislation.
  2. Report from City Elections
  3. Unfinished Business
  4. New Business

Adjournment

Executive Board – United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local #112


March 15, 2024
Bulletin 16 – 24

 

UPDATE ON THE “LW GROUP GRIEVANCE”

As communicated in Bulletin 62-23 from last November, UFLAC received the arbitrator’s decision on the Group Grievance filed for all members placed on leave without pay. The decision sided with UFLAC, and the arbitrator ordered the city to meet with us regarding the remedy for their unlawful conduct. Unfortunately, the city failed and refused to comply with the arbitrator’s order.

Today, UFLAC was officially served with the city’s Petition to Vacate, which asks the state superior court to set aside or overturn the arbitrator’s decision and award.

We are extremely confident that the court will find that the arbitrator’s decision is legally enforceable and order the city to comply.

We realize this continues to negatively impact many of you and your families, which is why we have never wavered from our commitment to seek a just outcome by enforcing and protecting your rights.

In Solidarity,
UFLAC Executive Board

March 12, 2024
Bulletin 15 – 24

 

MEMBER ALERT

Reminder:
$50,000 in Education Scholarships Available for UFLAC Family Members

In December of 2023, we announced the formation of the UFLAC / McNicholas & McNicholas Education Scholarship which will provide 4 scholarships for $12,500 throughout 2024.

The application is available to the children of all UFLAC members and is extremely easy to follow and complete. Please click HERE or scan the QR code below to learn more about the Education Scholarship Program and to complete the application form.

The deadline for submission for the 1st Quarter of 2024 is this Friday, March 15th and our first winner will be announced in April along with a check for $12,500 to defray their education expenses.

We are very proud of this opportunity that has been presented to UFLAC members and your families. If your children are in college or seeking higher education, don’t let this opportunity pass.

Feel free to contact any Executive Board Member if you have questions.

In Solidarity,
UFLAC Executive Board

March 11, 2024
Bulletin 14 – 24

 

UFLAC SPEAKS UP AGAINST DISCIPLINE CHANGES & CIVILIAN EMTs

On Tuesday, March 5th, the Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners held their regularly scheduled meeting that included a couple of items of interest to UFLAC members. UFLAC President Freddy Escobar and Director Rich Ramirez were both in attendance and gave remarks on behalf of the membership.

President Escobar spoke against a proposal to make it easier to discipline our members through the Board of Rights process. He made it clear that the department’s priorities are misguided – pushing through a change in discipline while our members aren’t even being paid properly for the work that we do every single day.

President Escobar stated, “for over three years, our firefighters have not been paid correctly, yet the department and this commission chooses to focus on the discipline process instead of fixing our members’ pay.

Click HERE to view President Escobar’s remarks at the Fire Commission.

Director Rich Ramirez spoke against a proposal to civilianize EMT positions in the LAFD and also addressed our paramedic shortage. He made it clear that UFLAC will never support the creation of a new classification in the City of Los Angeles for civilian EMTs.

You can view Director Ramirez’ remarks HERE.

The Los Angeles Board of Fire Commissioners typically meets at 9:00 am on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For more information about the fire commission or anything related to this particular meeting, please feel free to reach out to any Executive Board Member.

In Solidarity,
UFLAC Executive Board

February 19, 2024
Bulletin 12 – 24

UFLAC General Membership Meeting
February 28th at 0800 hours
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90026

0730      Stewards Meeting

0800      General Membership Meeting

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence for our past fallen UFLAC Firefighters
Invocation
Roll Call of Officers
Adoption of the Minutes
Committee Reports

Guests – None

Agenda Items:

  1. Report on submitted Constitution & By-law changes
  2. Report on HLA Measure
  3. Unfinished Business
  4. New Business

Adjournment

Executive Board – United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local #112

January 23, 2024
Bulletin 6 – 24

UFLAC General Membership Meeting
January 31st at 0800 hours
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90026

0730      Stewards Meeting

0800      General Membership Meeting

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence for our past fallen UFLAC Firefighters
Invocation
Roll Call of Officers
Adoption of the Minutes
Committee Reports

Guests – UFLAC Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Agenda Items:

  1. Discussion on Captain I and Captain II promotions
  2. 3% increase as of January 14, 2024
  3. By-Laws Reminder
  4. Unfinished Business
  5. New Business

Adjournment

Executive Board – United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local #112

December 11, 2023
Bulletin 67 – 23

UFLAC General Membership Meeting
December 20th at 0800 hours
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90026

0730      Stewards Meeting

0800      General Membership Meeting

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence for our past fallen UFLAC Firefighters
Invocation
Roll Call of Officers
Adoption of the Minutes
Committee Reports

Special Presentation: Matt McNicholas

Matt is an attorney, a resident of LA, and a long time friend of UFLAC members and first responders everywhere. He will be making a special announcement regarding the UFLAC Fire Foundation and the children of UFLAC members.

Special Guest: LA City Councilmember Traci Park

Councilmember Park has now been in office for one year and the changes she has made in CD 11 (Westchester, Playa Del Rey, Brentwood, Mar Vista, Venice, Palisades) have been incredible. We have no stronger advocate on the LA City Council than Traci Park and she will be joining us for remarks and Q&A.

Agenda Items:

  1. Unfinished Business
  2. New Business

Adjournment

Executive Board – United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local #112

November 20, 2023
Bulletin 60 – 23

UFLAC General Membership Meeting
November 29th at 0800 hours
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90026

0730      Stewards Meeting

0800      General Membership Meeting

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence for our past fallen UFLAC Firefighters
Invocation
Roll Call of Officers
Adoption of the Minutes
Committee Reports

Agenda Items:

  1. Discussion on 2% voluntary retiree health contribution from 2011
  2. Unfinished Business
  3. New Business

Adjournment

Executive Board – United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local #112

October 13, 2023
Bulletin 52 – 23

UFLAC General Membership Meeting
October 25th at 0800 hours
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90026

0730      Stewards Meeting

0800      General Membership Meeting

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence for our past fallen UFLAC Firefighters
Invocation
Roll Call of Officers
Adoption of the Minutes
Committee Reports

Agenda Items:

  1. UFLAC Benefits Conference report
  2. Unfinished Business
  3. New Business

Adjournment

Executive Board – United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local #112

September 18, 2023
Bulletin 48 – 23

UFLAC General Membership Meeting
September 27th at 0800 hours
United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112
1571 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90026

0730      Stewards Meeting

0800      Special Meeting – 2024 LA City Council Elections – Expenditure of up to $2,000,000.

In 2024, elections will be held for Los Angeles City Council Districts 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14. The outcome of these elections will shape our city and our fire department for decades to come. This funding would be used to support the UFLAC endorsed candidates in independent expenditure campaigns.

General Membership Meeting Immediately Following Special Meeting

Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Moment of Silence for our past fallen UFLAC Firefighters
Invocation
Roll Call of Officers
Adoption of the Minutes
Committee Reports

Agenda Items:

  1. End of Fiscal Year Financial Report – 2022/23
  2. Report on Assign Hire motion
  3. Report on IAFF 2023 Redmond Symposium
  4. Report on IAFF 2023 Memorial
  5. Unfinished Business
  6. New Business

Adjournment

Executive Board – United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, Local #112