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05-07-2014, 05:52 AM
Thread: FPF Final Legislative Report May 2, 2014
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FPF Final Legislative Report May 2, 2014
FPF Final Legislative Report May 2, 2014
You're just going to love what's included in the fourth paragraph...
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05-03-2014, 11:05 PM
Thread: Put a fork in it!
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Re: Put a fork in it!
Admittedly, it didn't hurt to find the Governor dragging his feet on this issue at the start of the session.:wink: And yes, as we've witnessed, there's a cadre of individuals on the Republican...
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05-01-2014, 09:11 PM
Thread: Put a fork in it!
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Put a fork in it!
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/pension-reform-fails-again-despite-powerful-backing/2177711
http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/pension-legislation-dead-senate-sponsor-says
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03-14-2014, 02:25 AM
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Sen. Evers: This year's FRS overhaul will not make the cut
At least the Florida Senate gets it.
http://www.thefloridacurrent.com/article.cfm?id=36820980
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03-06-2014, 05:01 AM
Thread: The "Naples Letter."
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The "Naples Letter."
Naples at heart of state debate over local police, fire pension reform
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2014/mar/01/state-debate-local-fire-police-pensions-florida-fl/
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02-14-2014, 11:15 PM
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FPF Pre Legislative Session Report 02-07-14
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It's a bit much for a copy and paste so I placed it on the Google Drive:
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01-22-2014, 02:23 PM
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It's that time of year again... 'exemptions' in the works.
With a new legislative session on tap, Weatherford gets creative with his latest divide and conquer plan to shovel money out of the FRS and into the hands of fund managers. We have had great success...
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09-09-2013, 03:51 PM
Thread: 2013 Raises
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Re: 2013 Raises
Bill was working for himself when he got elected to council.
Rick was working for himself when he got elected to council.
Bill became Mayor.
Rick became a State Representative.
Bill is the... -
05-03-2013, 02:48 PM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks (wrap)
Florida Professional Firefighters Keep Pension Protected
http://www.iaff.org/13News/050113FRS.htm
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05-01-2013, 03:43 AM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks (update 8)
Speaker Will Weatherford loses Senate showdown over Florida pensions
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05-01-2013, 12:29 AM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks
Done!
Give yourselves a pat on the back if you called or emailed your state senator in support of our Brothers and Sisters working under FRS.
Fraternally,
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04-30-2013, 11:26 PM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks
Apologies up front for the poor formating. I got this from FPF 2nd District VP Winnie Newton. He got it as you see it. If I get a cleaned up version, I'll replace this single paragraph. At the...
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04-30-2013, 03:59 PM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks
Weatherford's pension overhaul still alive
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 8:52am
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/weatherfords-pension-overhaul-still-alive/2118246 -
04-30-2013, 03:37 AM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks (update 4)
http://www.fpfp.org/index.cfm?zone=/unionactive/view_article.cfm&HomeID=279743
Brothers and Sisters;
Early this evening (4/29) Senator Simpson, the sponsor of the Senate FRS bill filed two... -
04-26-2013, 06:55 PM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks (update 3)
This update is hot off the press as of an hour ago - 1345, Friday 4-26.
Check out the last paragraph. Keep your fingers crossed... it's looking good for us in the 175 & 185 plans, this year,... -
04-25-2013, 03:46 PM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks (update 2)
If you never gave much thought to politics being dirty game, just look at the myriad of 'players' and to what extremes they'll go to, to win.
Fraternally,
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04-25-2013, 02:22 AM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Re: Pension Attacks (update)
Your calls and emails are being heard, Brothers and Sisters!
Many of you probably saw the SPT article posted earlier today, entitled: Time ticking down for Weatherford's pension rebellion -... -
04-22-2013, 06:09 PM
Thread: Pension Attacks
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Pension Attacks
It doesn't matter if you're in FRS or not. Please utilize the link below to call or email your representative and demand that they VOTE NO ON HB 7011. Remember, the ch. 175 & 185 plans are still in...
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09-10-2012, 04:21 PM
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Jupiter motorcycle officer in presidential motorcade killed
It doesn't appear as though this LODD has made it onto the online edition of the 'Times...
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08-09-2012, 01:09 AM
Thread: A Small Distraction...
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A Small Distraction...
http://www.lsxtv.com/news/video-drag-racing-the-caprice-ppv-detective-model/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-drag-racing-the-caprice-ppv-detective-model
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06-16-2012, 05:21 AM
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PBA newsletter sends a profane message to the governor
PBA newsletter sends a profane message to the governor
In case you didn't catch it...
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02-15-2012, 04:25 AM
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Delays Keep Chevy Caprice PPV From Patrolling Streets
Largo and Tampa noted in the story...
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12-12-2011, 05:21 AM
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Attention All Firefighters, Police, Corrections And Probatio
Attention All Firefighters, Police, Corrections And Probation Officers
http://floridapublicemployees.com/attention-all-firefighters-police-corrections-and-probation-officers-2/
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12-11-2011, 12:15 AM
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Re: Florida’s League of Cities Continues their Assault on Po
You just moved here, right?
Tell me. As you understand it, what is the issue and how does it pertain to St. Petersburg's ch. 175 and 185 plans? Also, do you find it a bit presumptuous of the... -
12-09-2011, 06:29 PM
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Florida’s League of Cities Continues their Assault on Police
Florida’s League of Cities Continues their Assault on Police and Fire Pension
http://floridapublicemployees.com/florida’s-league-of-cities-continues-their-assault-on-police-and-fire-pension/
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10-14-2011, 02:38 PM
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2012 Florida House Legislative Opening Salvo
HB 365 - Public Employees
Filed by Costello
Filed on Thursday, October 13, 2011 4:17 PM
Effective Date: July 1, 2012
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09-22-2011, 08:09 PM
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End of era: Last Ford Crown Victoria rolls down line
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/09/end-of-era-last-ford-crown-victoria-rolls-down-line/1
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08-12-2011, 10:28 PM
Thread: Recalculation of Pension Benefits
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Re: Recalculation of Pension Benefits
"I'm one of the people this change effects....I'm calling BS on this one FD Bro. You seem to come on from time to time but your info is not always 100% accurate."
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08-12-2011, 06:25 PM
Thread: Recalculation of Pension Benefits
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Re: Recalculation of Pension Benefits
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApVev8u9nhPfdEozLVdFdy05Zm9DRFVrVWRMYU8zaEE&hl=en_US
Hi Kenny.
A few weeks ago it was discovered that for several years our Captains and... -
06-19-2011, 07:17 PM
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Hold Police Accountable for Domestic Abuse
http://oldnortheast.patch.com/articles/hold-police-accountable-for-domestic-abuse-2?ncid=M255
And now, a different perspective on who's responsible for Foster...
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06-06-2011, 02:34 PM
Thread: Want to purchase a gun
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Re: Want to purchase a gun
A round that is purpose built for penetration through clothing is the Hornady Critical Defense line. My son just bought his girlfriend a new Walther PK380 and we were looking at all of the usual...
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05-31-2011, 06:46 PM
Thread: Want to purchase a gun
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Re: Want to purchase a gun
http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT738.htm
One of the guys I work with just bought one of these. He owns a lot of firearms but was looking for something small, reliable, lightweight and something... -
05-19-2011, 03:22 PM
Thread: FPF Final Legislative Session Report
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FPF Final Legislative Session Report
FPF Final Legislative Session Report
https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B5Vev8u9nhPfYzVmODJjZDItZGNiNi00Y2UyLTg3NzAtMmU4NDNiYTU2NjM0&hl=en&authkey=CMqak7cN
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05-10-2011, 12:03 PM
Thread: FOP End of Session Legislative Report
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FOP End of Session Legislative Report
From The FOP State Lodge
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
END OF SESSION
The 2011 Legislative Session is finally and thankfully over. This was without a doubt the most challenging and stressful session we... -
05-05-2011, 01:47 AM
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A scaled-back city pension bill sent to Scott
Link repaired:
http://www.postonpolitics.com/2011/05/a-scaled-back-city-pension-bill-sent-to-scott/
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05-02-2011, 02:19 AM
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Re: Florida Survey on Occupational Influence and Pensions
I have no clue where the gathering of numbers has anything to do with a "hero complex" but perhaps you'll tell me.
As to surveying a larger number... Yeah, sure. Why not? The only trouble with... -
05-01-2011, 06:35 PM
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Florida Survey on Occupational Influence and Pensions
Florida Survey on Occupational Influence and Pensions
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04-30-2011, 05:47 AM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - April 25-April 29
FPF Session Legislative Report - April 25-April 29
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04-30-2011, 04:43 AM
Thread: FRS Changes Coming
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FRS Changes Coming
FRS legislation/changes agreed
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The conference committee on FRS changes completed their deliberations at about 10 PM tonight. The Senate accepted the House's offer... -
04-28-2011, 01:10 PM
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"Your work appears to be on the cusp of a huge victory."
Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 2:02 AM
Subject: Paycheck protection update; Dear President Schaitberger,
Gary
I am so pleased and proud of the effort that you are leading with our affiliate... -
04-28-2011, 01:04 PM
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Re: Senators reject Rick Scott’s pitch to fight unions
True but still working on it, Brother.
Keep your fingers crossed.
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04-28-2011, 12:36 PM
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Senators reject Rick Scott’s pitch to fight unions
Senators reject Rick Scott’s pitch to fight unions
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/27/2188918/senators-reject-rick-scotts-pitch.html
The governor makes last-ditch appeal to rescue bill to... -
04-27-2011, 05:10 AM
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Ft. Lauderdale Police Union Pulls Money From Bank
The FOP makes a great point in the video.
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04-26-2011, 08:24 PM
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I guess we're over not getting kissed when we get...
Brothers and Sisters,
The International Association of Fire Fighters has grown into a political powerhouse in the Nation’s Capitol and in state houses, county and city halls across the country.
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04-23-2011, 01:58 AM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - April 18-April 22
FPF Session Legislative Report - April 18-April 22
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04-17-2011, 10:41 PM
Thread: Meddling with union paychecks
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Re: Meddling with union paychecks
As to "state union officials" - they're not sent to us, we grow 'em. My state union president was a Fire Fighter Paramedic for over a quarter century before he filled the shoes of the outgoing FPF...
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04-17-2011, 07:58 PM
Thread: Meddling with union paychecks
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Meddling with union paychecks
Meddling with union paychecks
One of the best recaps of the SB 830 dispute I've seen.
Fraternally,
Gary Rainey, President
Florida Professional Firefighters
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04-17-2011, 02:42 PM
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List of 364 organizations utilizing Florida's payroll deduct
List of 364 organizations utilizing Florida's payroll deduction system.
"A Preview of What’s to Come: SB 830 Still Silences the Voices of Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers and Florida... -
04-17-2011, 02:14 AM
Thread: Hot Off the Press...
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Hot Off the Press...
Press Release
A Preview of What’s to Come: SB 830 Still Silences the Voices of Teachers, Firefighters, Police Officers and Florida Workers!
Amendment to SB 830 in Senate Rules Committee NOT a... -
04-17-2011, 01:36 AM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - April 11-April 15
FPF Session Legislative Report - April 11-April 15
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04-15-2011, 09:17 PM
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Thrasher backs off banning payroll deduction for union dues,
Thrasher backs off banning payroll deduction for union dues, pushes new plan
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04-13-2011, 02:30 PM
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Re: Your Florida Chamber of Commerce working for you?
Try as we may, we just couldn't get the Florida Chamber of Commerce to be good guys and post our comments to their Youtube video.
So we answered with two of our own:
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04-10-2011, 01:37 PM
Thread: A Call to Action...
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A Call to Action...
Dear Brothers and Sisters;
Late Friday afternoon after the committee hearing on the Chapter 175 pension reform bill, we received notice that the dues deduction/paycheck protection bill has been... -
04-10-2011, 01:25 PM
Thread: State Attacks Map
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State Attacks Map
http://www.iafffightsback.com/index.cfm?section=30&pagenum=205
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04-09-2011, 11:42 PM
Thread: "Reasonable Changes..."
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"Reasonable Changes..."
Email from the League of Cities regarding yesterday's committee meeting.
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This e-mail was sent out to the Cities as... -
04-09-2011, 05:24 AM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - April 4-April 8
FPF Session Legislative Report - April 4-April 8
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04-08-2011, 04:49 AM
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STATEMENT BY SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADER NAN RICH...
STATEMENT BY SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADER NAN RICH ON REJECTION OF REPUBLICAN SENATE BUDGET
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: MICHELLE DeMARCO
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04-04-2011, 11:09 PM
Thread: How do feel about Tricky Ricky Scott Now?
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Re: How do feel about Tricky Ricky Scott Now?
I think you've hit the nail on the head insofar as successive generations being stuck with the bill. The City of St. Petersburg has a well documented history of not properly funding its promised...
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04-02-2011, 03:59 AM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - March 28-April 1
FPF Session Legislative Report - March 28-April 1
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03-31-2011, 02:03 AM
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Your Florida Chamber of Commerce working for you?
This commercial is currently running in Tallahassee in now. We're trying to determine if its running in any other areas today. I saw it this morning on ABC affiliate channel. Firefighters, police,...
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03-30-2011, 01:30 PM
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Tony Rolon Visitation and Funeral Dates and Times...
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sptimes/obituary.aspx?n=roberto-a-rolon&pid=149795541&fhid=5590
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03-27-2011, 11:55 PM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - March 21-25
FPF Session Legislative Report - March 21-25
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03-26-2011, 11:59 PM
Thread: Retired Ofc. Tony Rolon
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Re: Retired Ofc. Tony Rolon
Thanks for posting this Koke.
I just got a call from one of the Medic's that works with me who also works up at Mease Countryside on his days off. He wasn't sure if the news was out in print... -
03-26-2011, 09:43 PM
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Re: Firefighter pension meeting draws angry crowd
Do you really think you're the first person to tell me that? I've had council persons from here to the Pinellas County line intimate that very same notion to me until we got them in a Fire Ops 101...
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03-26-2011, 04:27 AM
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Re: Firefighter pension meeting draws angry crowd
Whine, whine, whine, whine, drone, whine. Whine, whine, whine, whine, drone, whine. Whine, whine, whine, whine, drone, whine. Whine, whine, whine, whine, drone, whine. Whine, whine, whine, whine,...
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03-26-2011, 01:33 AM
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Re: House Republicans pass bill to ban Union dues deductions
As promised here's the Hall of Shame vote count from today.
Only one Republican voted NO, Brother Ed Hooper.
All Democrats voted NO and 7 other Republicans stood by and watched the slaughter.
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03-26-2011, 01:11 AM
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Re: House Republicans pass bill to ban Union dues deductions
"opt outta this crap..." Is that code speak for scab, tick or bloodsucker?
How do you figure that's going to happen? If the city's not collecting dues to pass along to the union, do guess that... -
03-25-2011, 07:40 PM
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House Republicans pass bill to ban Union dues deductions
House Republicans pass bill to ban Union dues deductions in Florida
Dear Brothers and Sisters;
The Florida House took up HB 1021 for final reading and a vote this morning. This bill prohibits... -
03-24-2011, 12:09 AM
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Re: Companion to John Thrasher's union dues bill moves forward
The answer lies with for whom the bell tolls.
I've been in Ed's office and had it explained to me that at his end of the hall, "we have very few allies." He holds President Emeritus status with... -
03-22-2011, 10:38 PM
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No surprise here. It's just what you suspected. Bullshit!
Says taxpayer resources are being used "to facilitate private political agendas" through automatic payroll deduction of union dues.
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03-22-2011, 06:14 AM
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Companion to John Thrasher's union dues bill moves forward
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/matt-dixon/2011-03-21/companion-john-thrashers-union-dues-bill-moves-forward
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03-19-2011, 04:35 AM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - March 14-18
Second weekly report...
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03-19-2011, 01:14 AM
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The WRONG answer...
http://www.aolnews.com/2011/03/18/laid-off-california-worker-leaps-to-death-off-city-hall/?icid=main%7Chtmlws-main-n%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk3%7C206588
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03-18-2011, 05:04 AM
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Florida House bill would raise retirement age...
Florida House bill would raise retirement age for state workers
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/gubernatorial/florida-house-bill-would-raise-retirement-age-for-state-workers/1158057
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03-17-2011, 10:49 PM
Thread: SB 1128: Public Retirement Plans
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SB 1128: Public Retirement Plans
The following items you are tracking have been updated in the last 15 minutes.
TRACKED BILLS
S 1128 (2011) - Public Retirement Plans - SENATE - CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability;... -
03-17-2011, 04:30 AM
Thread: SB 830 Fast Tracked...
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SB 830 Fast Tracked...
SB 830 - Relating to Labor and Employment - 2011
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
As we expected Senator's Thrasher (Republican) and Haradopolis (Republican) have had SB 830 (prohibits the... -
03-15-2011, 05:33 PM
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Re: Worker Gag bill squeaks out of Senate committee
"Monday's staid session was a stark contrast to a committee meeting last week in which busloads of union members descended on the Capitol to protest the bill prior to the opening of the legislative...
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03-15-2011, 12:14 AM
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Worker Gag bill squeaks out of Senate committee
http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/03/14/2114449/worker-gag-bill-squeaks-out-of.html
Yet another chink in the armor...
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03-13-2011, 02:13 AM
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Re: FPF Session Legislative Report - March 7-11
Thank you for the kind words.
Sadly, the good Governor of the state of Wisconsin isn't doing what he's doing without malice aforethought, though.
While on the surface it would seem to bode... -
03-12-2011, 07:20 PM
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FPF Session Legislative Report - March 7-11
The beatings will continue until morale improves...
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03-11-2011, 05:45 PM
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Re: Florida Law Makers Take Aim At Busting Unions
I'm sure this isn't the only one of these that we're going to see...
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03-06-2011, 07:09 AM
Thread: What are Uhuru's really about?
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Re: What are Uhuru's really about?
BIG smile! :D
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02-26-2011, 12:42 AM
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Re: Murdered Officer's blood is on Mayor's hands
Well, you've got one thing right, shithead. Had Crawford been wearing his vest, Master Lindsey wouldn't have to worry about serving a life sentence.
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02-26-2011, 12:12 AM
Thread: Friday 2/25-2011 My View
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Friday 2/25-2011 My View
John Wilson's 'My View'
David Crawford - "He was the best of the best. A modern day superhero."
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/my_view/my-view-officer-death-022511
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02-22-2011, 03:23 AM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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Senate Bill 830 Labor and Employment
Senate 830: Labor and Employment
GENERAL BILL by Thrasher
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02-21-2011, 05:50 PM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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THE SHOWDOWN OF 2011 CONTINUES!
This material was just received and is new...
Title: THE SHOWDOWN OF 2011 CONTINUES!
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02-21-2011, 05:44 PM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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Senate Bill 1128 Amendments filed 1-21-11
Senate 1128: Public Retirement Plans
GENERAL BILL by Ring
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02-21-2011, 02:48 AM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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Re: Short Notice but an Important One...
Something to share...
FD Bro'
Call your Senators this week, vote to be taken on Thursday on the pension bills!
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02-18-2011, 03:25 AM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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Re: Short Notice but an Important One...
I'm about to take a nap right now. I'll get up at 0300 for the trip to Tally.
I'll tell al my FD and LE Brothers and Sisters there that you are concerned about them and wishing you were there.
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02-18-2011, 03:17 AM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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Re: Short Notice but an Important One...
"The Senate Governmental Oversight and Accountability Committee has been holding hearings over the past few weeks concerning radical changes to Florida’s public pension systems, both the FRS and...
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02-17-2011, 06:56 AM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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Short Notice but an Important One...
Original document with working links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WFj2N6U2EJtkSP-B7L11spkdLPXPNZslaBXxXVRwZ08/edit?hl=en&authkey=COPt_III
135 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 ·... -
02-17-2011, 06:55 AM
Thread: Short Notice but an Important One...
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Short Notice but an Important One...
Original document with working links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WFj2N6U2EJtkSP-B7L11spkdLPXPNZslaBXxXVRwZ08/edit?hl=en&authkey=COPt_III
135 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32301 ·... -
02-16-2011, 02:31 AM
Thread: From our friends at the League of Cities
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From our friends at the League of Cities
So the question remains. Will Bill Foster and Co. rise to the occasion, sending a representative from the City of St. Petersburg to oppose these initiatives, citing home rule? Or will they betray...
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02-10-2011, 05:44 AM
Thread: To Mayor Foster
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Re: To Mayor Foster
To be more accurate, the city is paying in to a non-matching 401A at what I'll guess is 11% of his salary.
In the last year or so the St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters performed a Public... -
01-22-2011, 06:48 PM
Thread: HB - 303 Public Retirement Plans
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HB - 303 Public Retirement Plans
HB - 303 Public Retirement Plans
Bill Filed on Thursday, January 20, 2011 12:48 PM
Bill Sponsor - Representative Fredrick Costello:... -
12-18-2010, 07:04 AM
Thread: ...and then they came for me.
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...and then they came for me.
2011 Regular Session The Florida Senate
COMMITTEE MEETING EXPANDED AGENDA
GOVERNMENTAL OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Senator Ring, Chair
Senator Siplin, Vice Chair
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12-12-2010, 04:18 PM
Thread: Scott Eyes Public Employees' Pensions
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Scott Eyes Public Employees' Pensions
Knocking on FRS' door...
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11-03-2010, 04:56 AM
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Re: Florida PBA and Fraternal Order of Police endorse Alex Sink
So I'm supposed to throw my pension concerns and that of my family's long-term welfare on the back burner for someone like you who doesn't give a damm about LEO's or Fire Fighters? For how long and...
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10-25-2010, 02:39 PM
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Re: Florida PBA and Fraternal Order of Police endorse Alex Sink
I'll make it simple for you without attacking all the guys I know on your dept. with ad hominem attacks. You know... without childish donut jokes and such.
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10-25-2010, 04:17 AM
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Re: Florida PBA and Fraternal Order of Police endorse Alex Sink
Fair enough.
She's lying and he's telling the truth to the Clay County Sheriff.
I see your point and it scares me.
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10-25-2010, 02:33 AM
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Re: Florida PBA and Fraternal Order of Police endorse Alex Sink
There are reductions and then there are targeted reductions. I'd much rather be backing a gubernatorial candidate that supports Fire Fighters and Law Enforcement Officers than an individual who...
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10-21-2010, 03:45 AM
Thread: Pension refund
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Re: Pension refund
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/local/st-petersburg-gives-up-police-pension-legal-fight-to-tune-of-15-million/1129402
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10-14-2010, 07:12 PM
Thread: And Rod Smith spoke...
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And Rod Smith spoke...
http://jacksonville.com/opinion/blog/403455/abel-harding/2010-10-13/rod-smith-were-going-win-dixie-county
Alex Sink's running mate Rod Smith: 'We're going to win Dixie County'
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10-02-2010, 04:10 AM
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42nd Annual Police Officers and Firefighters' Pension Truste
http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/retirement/municipal_police_and_fire/current_issues/pension_trustees_conferences
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09-30-2010, 04:41 PM
Thread: Information you need to know...
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Information you need to know...
https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B5Vev8u9nhPfNzFiMTdjYTMtYjhjYi00MDUxLTkwNzUtNjM4OTFkOTdlNWEw&hl=en&authkey=CNfXrbsO
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09-30-2010, 04:01 PM
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Rick Scott - Just saving the taxpayers some money...
http://www.youtube.com/user/FLPBA#p/a/u/0/-7Wrz5eiSGo
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09-15-2010, 06:23 PM
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Florida PBA and Fraternal Order of Police endorse Alex Sink
TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The Florida PBA this morning broke one tradition -- endorsing Republicans for governor -- but kept another, not mincing words, very much intact.
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07-27-2010, 07:30 PM
Thread: Meritorious Service Award
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Meritorious Service Award
Page 8, "Summer 2010" edition of the PFIA PROTECTOR:
CPR Saves Citizen
Just after midnight on August 27, 2009, off-duty officer Richard Johnston was flagged down by a citizen to assist an... -
07-22-2010, 05:14 AM
Thread: 2ND DCA Rules in Favor of Former Officers
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Re: 2ND DCA Rules in Favor of Former Officers
"But Mayor Bill Foster said Tuesday that he didn't know where the money to pay the former officers would come from. And the city is also on the hook for their six-figure legal fees."
Ummm... just... -
03-27-2010, 07:09 AM
Thread: Police cuts again?
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Re: Police cuts again?
Okay, I'll play your silly game.
Woman trips on curb, yada yada. Upon arrival, Paramedics apply cervical collar (if and when the pt. actually allows it) and then they wait for whatever amount of... -
03-26-2010, 08:09 AM
Thread: Police cuts again?
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Re: Police cuts again?
Featherbedding: The practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required.
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10-09-2009, 03:04 AM
Thread: Ford Campaign
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Re: Ford Campaign
Some of you guys kill me. She's an "enigma" and you think you've got Foster nailed down! So did we. When we thought he was onboard and we needed him most, he left us cold.
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08-19-2009, 02:23 AM
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Judge orders SP to return police officers' pension contribut
http://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civ ... ns/1028788
Judge orders St. Petersburg to return police officers' pension contributions
By Jamal Thalji, Times staff writer
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06-13-2009, 07:28 AM
Thread: In Harm's Way
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Re: In Harm's Way
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/article1009860.ece#
Debate grows testy on staffing of fire trucks
By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer
Published Friday, June 12, 2009
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06-06-2009, 07:45 AM
Thread: In Harm's Way
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In Harm's Way
Memorandum
St. Petersburg Fire & Rescue
To: Fire Chief J. Large via Chain of Command
From: District Chief R. Johnson
Date: 6/2/2009
Subject: Staffing Levels Concerns
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05-06-2009, 06:55 AM
Thread: Take a cut and support the City
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Re: Take a cut and support the City
http://sptimes.com/2005/12/17/Southpinellas/Windfall_in_wee_hours.shtml
Windfall in wee hours: 40% raises
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04-27-2009, 01:31 AM
Thread: Where's The Money Going????
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Re: Where's The Money Going????
Educate me, I know 4/10 shifts benefit the employee, but how does it benefit the employer? Looking for a serious responce please.[/quote]
This is a serious response. A 4-10's FD schedule would... -
04-13-2009, 05:01 PM
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Re: Local Prez 'says' what you were thinking...
I had someone send me the link and I clicked on it. I read and I read. Huh, this all looks familiar. But why would someone be sending me the link to such an old story? I seriously thought that...
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08-24-2008, 09:17 PM
Thread: CONTRACT !
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Re: CONTRACT !
Well, I've decided to chime in here because I see a derailment ahead. I read your words with anticipation and understand your sentiments. Also, I agree 100% with your sentiments as to how they...
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Herd dat! Bigbird gets his groove on with the...
Herd dat! Bigbird gets his groove on with the Armalite AR-180:
http://usvsthem.homestead.com/OracleFix.html
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05-28-2008, 10:37 PM
Thread: Waiting for the other shoe to drop!
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Waiting for the other shoe to drop!
With two of the three public safety agency bargaining units in St. Petersburg at impasse and the third approaching said same - could anyone have predicted the current conditions for little St....
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05-08-2008, 07:48 PM
Thread: Message to the staff and Mayor....
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The individual written about in the article below...
The individual written about in the article below is one of the best Union Brothers that Fire Fighters have every known. Years ago, he was always one of the spark plugs at annual 'Florida...
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05-02-2008, 07:21 PM
Thread: Are You Next?
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Are You Next?
On Friday, May 2nd at 10:00 am the St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 747 met with St. Petersburg's Human Relations Department for the 'umteenth' time in our 1521 day journey for...
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04-28-2008, 09:20 PM
Thread: Pointing out what is painfully 'obvious'.
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Pointing out what is painfully 'obvious'.
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080428/COLUMNIST01/804280456/1628/NEWS02
Longboat deficit is tough, but services must remain
Published Monday, April 28, 2008 at 4:30 a.m.
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Re: SRT
No offense taken.
I have personal experience at Cole's in Clearwater. Damm near every time I've been in there, there's either a Deputy or Clearwater cop in there. If you haven't been there in a... -
http://www.srtsupply.com/ FD Bro' With each...
http://www.srtsupply.com/
FD Bro'
With each passing day, top pick, prospective Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Fighters and Fire Fighter Paramedics pass us by to work in other communities. Each... -
04-02-2008, 09:00 PM
Thread: No more PBA BS!
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Re: Well?
I was there. Karen couldn't make it, but Monty Hall from "Let's Make a Deal" showed up and said, "There's a fabulous prize waiting for you behind one of the doors. Pick door number one, door number...
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03-28-2008, 02:57 AM
Thread: No more PBA BS!
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That should have read "January '09." ...
That should have read "January '09."
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03-28-2008, 01:40 AM
Thread: No more PBA BS!
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Once you hear the city's best and final offer,...
Once you hear the city's best and final offer, you're either going to declare impasse or you're going to bring that lump of coal back to the membership to vote up or down.
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03-24-2008, 03:08 AM
Thread: The fox guarding the hen-house...
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Hi Tom and thanks goes to 'you' for 'your'...
Hi Tom and thanks goes to 'you' for 'your' service.
We're all members of a special interest group of one sort or another. Like many of my Brothers and Sisters on the job, I work feverishly on all... -
03-23-2008, 02:26 PM
Thread: The fox guarding the hen-house...
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Volunteers Needed!! VOTE "Charles McKenzie"...
Volunteers Needed!!
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03-21-2008, 04:29 PM
Thread: The fox guarding the hen-house...
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The fox guarding the hen-house...
Williams In Florida House District 55
The Tampa Tribune
Published: March 19, 2008
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03-12-2008, 09:21 AM
Thread: Karl Nurse petition
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To: St. Petersburg City Council From: Scott J...
To: St. Petersburg City Council
From: Scott J Swift
Re: Widening gap in value of retirement benefits between Public & Private employees
St. Petersburg City Council,
Welcome back from... -
02-21-2008, 03:54 AM
Thread: Our Contract
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Yeah... good luck. Let us know when working here...
Yeah... good luck. Let us know when working here begins to border on "mental anguish."
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02-08-2008, 07:13 AM
Thread: Teamsters - "Head Crackers???"
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Teamsters - "Head Crackers???"
http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2008/feb/07/ ... -23-raise/
Teamsters agree on 2.3% raise in Indian River County
Jupiter Courier, 2/7/2008
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02-04-2008, 03:19 PM
Thread: Another perspective...
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Another perspective...
Oldsmar officials calm about Amendment 1's effect
The mayor says cuts may be in the future but not in the city's workforce.
By TERRI BRYCE REEVES, Times Correspondent
Published February 2, 2008
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01-26-2008, 04:02 PM
Thread: Charlie wants a victory at any cost...
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Re: F D wants a pay raise
Yeah, that's it - "fade."
Call the Mayor's office and ask him the status of three of the four Ladder Trucks that this CITY owns. He won't know unless he asks someone else, so I'm going to tell... -
01-23-2008, 03:38 PM
Thread: Charlie wants a victory at any cost...
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Charlie wants a victory at any cost...
South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
It's all a hoax
Stephen Goldstein
Columnist
January 21, 2008
No, no, a thousand times no! On Jan. 29, I'm voting against Amendment 1, the hoax on property... -
01-20-2008, 03:42 PM
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Re: Underfunded pension
Great observations!
Yes, a city travels well when it travels on the backs of it's Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Fighters & Fire Fighter Paramedics. It's easy to point the accusatory finger at... -
Have you ever heard the saying, "I wouldn't be a...
Have you ever heard the saying, "I wouldn't be a member of a club that would have ‘me’ as a member?"
I'm not picking on the originator of this thread, but if you'll recall, you might remember... -
01-17-2008, 08:58 PM
Thread: Cry me a river
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You probably could have stopped with addressing...
You probably could have stopped with addressing their mental masturbation with just the single line, above, Bro'.
FD Bro'
It's another great day in St. Petersburg, where the taxpayers... -
01-09-2008, 12:07 AM
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"Also tired of Scott Swift" - great summation. ...
"Also tired of Scott Swift" - great summation. You are definitely a Brother by another mother.
This whole diatribe was spurred on by one little man, who over the course of his lifetime "working... -
12-28-2007, 06:37 AM
Thread: Baywalk from a citizens persepective
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http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/index.htm...
http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/weapons/index.html
http://www.suncoastgunshows.com/html/co ... permit.htm
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12-27-2007, 08:25 AM
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Re: Pension Disparity
Truer words were never spoken, Bro'/Sis...
Posted: 12/25/07 09:05:40
The 11% increase to the city's budget to just cover cost-of living increases to the Police budget is too much. That is not... -
12-25-2007, 08:46 PM
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The blog itself is a great place to air your...
The blog itself is a great place to air your grievances.
Speaking to any one of us - one on one, allows you to potentially misquote ("spin," as you put it) others such as President Newton, and... -
12-21-2007, 10:21 PM
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A school aged child might have said, "Well -- you...
A school aged child might have said, "Well -- you started it!"
In your brief missive, above, you opined that Mr. Newton clarified many "mistatements." Not being a part of that telephone... -
12-20-2007, 07:00 AM
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Funny you should ask... ...
Funny you should ask...
http://usvsthem.homestead.com/contract.html
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12-19-2007, 08:58 PM
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http://www.ontheissue.us/stadium%20letter.html ...
http://www.ontheissue.us/stadium%20letter.html
The following four quotes were pulled from four different links on the above page:
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12-18-2007, 03:04 PM
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And Baker wasn't sure about a new stadium...
We need a do-over because of City Hall
By HOWARD TROXLER
Published December 16, 2007
The city of St. Petersburg was operated by a fraudulent government for most of 2007.
Strong words,... -
12-10-2007, 11:55 PM
Thread: City sets stadium timetable???
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City sets stadium timetable???
City sets stadium timetable
A developer for the Tropicana Field site would be picked May 1.
By AARON SHAROCKMAN, Times Staff Writer
Published December 8, 2007
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12-06-2007, 03:30 AM
Thread: Mayor's meeting
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Re: Dec 6th
So you're saying you don't think they'll share any of the $104,000,000.00 that they just pulled out of the state investment pool - with us?
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12-05-2007, 02:44 AM
Thread: Mayor's meeting
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Excerpt from Karen Richardson letter of November...
Excerpt from Karen Richardson letter of November 9:
"The session has been scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 2007, following the Council Meeting. This date was the soonest date available due to... -
11-28-2007, 01:20 AM
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If one were to distill-down the way this city has...
If one were to distill-down the way this city has operated during the past several years of this administration, you’d have to call it a shell game. Enormous amounts of money have flowed into the...
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11-18-2007, 08:24 PM
Thread: No Justice, No Peace
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While we're on the subject.. Mass...
While we're on the subject..
Mass Immigration vs. Black America
http://www.numbersusa.com/interests/blackamericans.html
Unions Weakest During High Immigration
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11-12-2007, 02:12 PM
Thread: Accusations of misuse
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Accusations of misuse
http://cid-c253c7f651cfb152.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Us%20Vs.%20Them/Davis%20Rat.pdf
See cover and page 7.
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11-09-2007, 03:10 PM
Thread: Next St.Pete Mayor?
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With no others on the current horizon... my...
With no others on the current horizon... my 'personal' choice --> Kathleen Ford.
She's got a "take no prisoners" attitude when it comes to the type of nonsense that's been going on under this... -
10-26-2007, 04:01 AM
Thread: Vote for Dudly discussion: F.D. Guy
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Montanari's site: Enhanced Public Safety The...
Montanari's site: Enhanced Public Safety
The top priority for city government. Our police and fire departments need to have the best people, the best training, and the best equipment to... -
10-18-2007, 03:41 AM
Thread: PBA and FOP
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Re: contract
The St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters - Local 747 has never missed a meeting or an opportunity to meet. We've never put "them" off and we've never 'forgotten' to come back to a meeting...
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10-14-2007, 02:21 AM
Thread: Karl Nurse question
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Karl Nurse: "A lobbyist for good things" ...
Karl Nurse: "A lobbyist for good things"
http://tampa.creativeloafing.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A309344
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10-07-2007, 02:59 PM
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Yet this discrace of a council would deny "us."
http://www.tampabaysun.com/TBS_October_04_07.pdf
See page 3.
Ethics committee for St. Petersburg Council
Complaint filed over pay raises
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09-29-2007, 04:13 AM
Thread: October 1 is right around the corner...
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October 1 is right around the corner...
St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters Local 747, just completed our most recent negotiations session with Karen Richardson, on September 27th.
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09-07-2007, 09:04 PM
Thread: Councilman Bryan
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St. Pete Councilman Bryan resigns under criminal...
St. Pete Councilman Bryan resigns under criminal investigation
Last Edited: Friday, 07 Sep 2007, 4:27 PM EDT
Created: Friday, 07 Sep 2007, 2:57 PM EDT
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08-10-2007, 05:05 AM
Thread: SEND HELP !!!!!!
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People will always show up at the door. It's...
People will always show up at the door. It's gotten so bad here at SPF&R, that the probationary people now get indoc dealing with what they're going to hear when they make it to the stations. ...
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08-03-2007, 02:15 AM
Thread: Gun argument
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Many resources can be found here: ...
Many resources can be found here:
http://www.firearmnews.com/directory/index.asp?CatID=44
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07-29-2007, 06:54 AM
Thread: ...and where does St. Petersburg Lie?
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...and where does St. Petersburg Lie?
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Free the cities
Here's a 5-point, new urban agenda that embraces freedom rather than top-down planning and regulation.
STEVEN GREENHUT
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07-16-2007, 05:26 PM
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Local Prez 'says' what you were thinking...
I'm sure John Bryan was getting around to sharing this with all of you. Just in case you hadn't gotten it yet, here's how the St. Petersburg Association of Fire Fighters president responds to those...
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07-06-2007, 02:50 PM
Thread: The Gary Rotten and Herb Poison Show...
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The Gary Rotten and Herb Poison Show...
http://www.sptimes.com/2007/07/05/Hillsborough/Budget_may_trim_benef.shtml
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07-01-2007, 03:29 AM
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Good to have our numbah one SF Commando checking...
Good to have our numbah one SF Commando checking in.
Question: What's the first question every old time cop is supposed to ask the rookies?
Answer: Hey kid... have you ever stabbed anybody?
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06-25-2007, 07:04 PM
Thread: Info Storm
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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/loc...
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Counties: Tax surge lifted public safety
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06-20-2007, 04:10 AM
Thread: Now you know the REST of the story...
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Now you know the REST of the story...
Today's Letters: City to blame for high pension costs
By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Published June 19, 2007
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06-03-2007, 11:55 PM
Thread: Councilwoman Curren
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She was married to Rick Feinberg at one time and...
She was married to Rick Feinberg at one time and if she didn't care for us before - she damned sure doesn't care for us now! So, Go Davis is her newest squeeze? Whuda surprize!
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05-05-2007, 03:32 AM
Thread: Where's the Money?
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Re: Inside this envelope I see........
Karnac 'is' magnificent!
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05-03-2007, 04:40 AM
Thread: what ever happened to?
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Re: what
Kevin Mowrer retired a few months back and was offered a job by one of the beach communities (Redington Bch., North Redington Bch., Redington Shores - who can keep 'em straight?). Kevin, being...
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04-22-2007, 02:46 PM
Thread: Mr. Mayor, keep up the good work
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Great opinion piece - all things considered... ...
Great opinion piece - all things considered...
http://smudgedink.org/
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04-20-2007, 01:48 AM
Thread: WHAT THE ...........
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Hi Pic. This is yet another example of a city...
Hi Pic.
This is yet another example of a city that utilizes the "excuse of the day" program. If there's a pet project that brings 'them' notoriety, then it gets done and pronto -- no excuses... -
04-17-2007, 12:39 AM
Thread: WHAT THE ...........
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Re: accounting
I'm trying to figure your angle, here. Are these questions/statements in deference to the PD's pay, workweek and pension plan?
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04-05-2007, 03:30 AM
Thread: Lieutenant dies after postgame tragedy
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Lieutenant dies after postgame tragedy
Lt. Cory Dahlem is the brother of one of our Fire Fighters - Heather Brady, who's married to retired SPPD Ofc. Jim Brady.
Lieutenant dies after postgame tragedy
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04-01-2007, 09:54 PM
Thread: Another Vet Resigns
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It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone here. While...
It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone here. While it's not often talked about, (in so many words) public safety professionals are in the position they're in, due in large part to "character and a...
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03-10-2007, 05:38 AM
Thread: WISHLIST FOR NEW CONTRACT
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I'm going to keep this short for now. More...
I'm going to keep this short for now. More details to follow, though.
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03-06-2007, 06:30 AM
Thread: WISHLIST FOR NEW CONTRACT
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Nice list. Our Local polled us over three years...
Nice list. Our Local polled us over three years ago (see where we still are?) and we responded similarly on many of the very same subjects.
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02-25-2007, 08:58 AM
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That sux. Over here on the FD side of the...
That sux.
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02-15-2007, 05:11 AM
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Study: Could firefighters help police in Saginaw?
SAGINAW (WJRT) - (02/05/07)--Firefighters helping fight crime? Poor record keeping and slow response time. Saginaw's crime problem needs immediate attention according to a new public safety report.
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