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Safety Stand Down for Cancer and PTSD
The IAFF presented two webcasts on two of the biggest issues in the fire service - the increased risk for occupational cancers and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at the Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) in Anaheim, California. View webcasts:

Governor Snyder signs SB 211!
The MPFFU has been working on getting cancer presumption passed for almost 20 years and we finally did it. This was a very hard fight and would not be possible if not for the cumulative efforts of this entire organization. Read more:

NEWS ARTICLE: Governor Rick Snyder signs bill to help firefighters facing cancer

Important Collective Bargaining Update
We previously reported to you that on October 15, 2014, PA 322 was signed into law. This new law provides significant relief for our members in the areas of wages, step increases, health care costs, and retroactivity. Read more:

City and firefighters settle lawsuit
The city of Battle Creek and a group of current, former and retired city firefighters have a reached a settlement of $1.5 million in a lawsuit related to alleged violations in how firefighter wages were paid. Read more:

Message from MPFFU President Mark Docherty
I first want to thank all of our members that worked very hard on this election to support the candidates that support us. Many of our endorsed candidates won re-election and some did not. Read more:

HB 5097 Signed into Law
The MPFFU has worked very hard to get this bill passed for the last three years since PA 54 was first put in place. It is only the second Pro-labor bill that has been passed in the last four years under this Republican controlled legislature. The first pro labor bill that was passed was our bill which expanded binding arbitration rights to Fire Authorities and Districts. Another big win for firefighters in this state.

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What's New at MPFFU A021

Taylor Fire Dept. at crossroads after layoffs

Taylor — City officials laid off 10 firefighters last week and are weighing the next step to keep more from layoffs after an $8.1 million federal grant extension expired. Read more:

JOBS: Rochester Hills Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Rochester Hills is accepting applications for the full-time IAFF Union position of Firefighter/Paramedic to create a list of eligible candidates. Read more:

Michigan Right to Work law would extend to police, firefighters under Midland lawmaker's proposal

LANSING, MI -- A newly-elected state representative from Midland has drafted legislation to extend the reach of Michigan's Right to Work law to public safety personnel, the only union members exempt under the 2012 law. Read more:

Lansing firefighters battle blaze in subzero temperatures

LANSING – The elements either work with you or against you when fighting fires in subzero weather. It's all in how you respond and prepare, Lansing area firefighters said. Read more:

Eastpointe, Hazel Park voters approve 14-mill boost for public safety

Residents in cities 10 miles apart but sharing fiscal decay issues on Tuesday voted to pool their financial resources together to fund public safety in Eastpointe and Hazel Park. Read more:

Taylor council rejects early retirement deal; 11 firefighters laid off

The Taylor City Council unanimously rejected an early retirement plan Monday, assuring for now that 11 laid-off firefighters will remain unemployed. Read more:

Firefighters face challenges in the cold

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WZZM) - The extreme cold affects all of us, especially those who work outside. That includes firefighters who have an already-dangerous job and face additional challenges in sub-zero conditions. Read more:

Eastpointe, Hazel Park to vote on fire collaboration

Voters in two communities in neighboring counties are being asked to approve a unique fire department collaboration that may be their last best chance to avoid layoffs and remain solvent. Read more:

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MPFFU Online Store Now Available!

Visit the new MPFFU online store. This is a secure site that allows you to safely purchase MPFFU shirts, sweaters, sweatpants, windshirts, blankets and even register for MPFFU seminars and district meetings with your credit card. You must log-in to the members only area to get to the link.

MPFFU License Plate

The branch offices of the Secretary of State will soon be implementing new requirements for individuals to receive the MPFFU License Plate. You will have to provide proof of membership by showing either your IAFF membership card or a letter from the MPFFU verifying that you are a member or eligible retiree. Please call 734-675-0206 for more information.