Welcome to the new website of the Memphis Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1784.  This website has been developed to enhance communication between members and to offer information to all of our members from this source.  I encourage each of you to register for a username and investigate all Member areas of the website, as most of the content will be for members only.  We will continue to work on improving the site and I hope that you will visit all of the areas regularly and let us know of any suggestions for improvement to our site or information you would like to see added.  If you find incorrect information please contact your Local 1784 office @ 901-386-3129 and it will be corrected immediately.  This website is to keep all of our Sisters and Brothers informed about ongoing political action and ongoing efforts that benefits all Members.

There are two informational meetings scheduled in August at the Union office. One meeting is a new concept and is designed for members with less than 18 months employment with the Memphis Fire Department. Topics to be covered include recurring job-wide issues, specific rules, regulations, policies, the Memorandum of Understanding, OJI claims, disciplinary matters, grievances and appeals. There will also be an opportunity to discuss any topics not covered.

The meeting for new members is scheduled for August 12 and 13, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.

The second meeting is designed for those that have been denied OJI benefits and have an appeal pending. Our Union attorney will be present to provide an overview of the new OJI policy and the appeals process, how to prepare and what you can expect.

The meeting for OJI appeals is scheduled for August 11 and 12, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.

The same material will be covered both days. Each meeting is open to all Union members and should last from 1 to 2 hours. Please take advantage of this opportunity and plan on attending these informational meetings. If you have any questions please contact me.

Fraternally, Joe Norman
Vice President, IAFF Local 1784
Memphis Fire Fighters Association
joenorman@iaff1784.org

Welcome to the new internet home of the Memphis Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1784.  With this website, we hope to bring the membership together for our common purpose.  We will post articles often that are of interest to the members.  Most of the information will only be visable to active and retired members of this Local.  When signing up for access, you'll also notice the option to sign up for different email lists.  We will use these email lists to notify you of meetings, events, and other items of interest.  Also, when signing up, be sure to note that some of the fields are required before the user can be approved.