Thursday, April 5, :30 10 AM Opening General Session

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1 Thursday, April 5, :30 10 AM Opening General Session After a 5-year hiatus, the conference, formerly known as the Labor Management Initiative, returns with a new name, expanded resources, lessons from participating union and department partnerships, and networking opportunities to build positive and productive relationships. Fire Chief Eric Tade and Local President Scott Simpson, will welcome everyone to Denver, followed by IAFC President, Tom Jenkins and IAFF General President, Harold Schaitberger who will open the Labor Management Alliance Conference and discuss what you can expect from your time at the conference. Commissioner Joe Finn will deliver the keynote address. Joe Finn, Commissioner, Boston (MA) Fire 10:20 11:50 AM Overcoming Differences- How LMA Can Help You Want to learn more about LMA? Join Program Chief Westermann and President Hanify as they discuss the LMA Program and how you and your department can benefit from its services and products. Tom Hanify, President, Professional Fire Fighters Union of Indiana; Steve Westermann, Chief, (Ret.), Blue Springs (MO) Fire A Tale of 3 Cities- Best Practices from Chiefs and Presidents Personal stories convey meanings and are a powerful information delivery tool. Bill Stewart will lead the panel, comprised of chiefs and union presidents, and discuss how the LMA program helped them and their people overcome the complexities that fire departments and unions sometimes face. Moderator: Bill Stewart, Chief, Toronto (Ontario) Fire Services; Panelists: Kerri Donnis, Chief, Fresno (CA) Fire ; Dean Sanders, President, Fresno, (CA); Tony Pena, Chief, Houston (TX) Fire ; Marty Lancton, President, Houston (TX); Rick Ennis, Chief, City of Cape Girardeau Fire ; Norman Baker, Former Local 1084 President, Cape Girardeau Fire Fighters IAFF Local 1084 Institutionalizing a Labor Management Program in Your This course will focus on the local department level. It will cover ways to design, implement and institutionalize a good working labor-management process that supports an effective, working partnership. This session includes what language should be included in union and department SOP s, codifying the process in the contract and other issues which ensure understanding of it by the rank and file. The goal is to provide labor and management partners the tools to create a program that will continue to function effectively as the leadership may change. Moderator: William Shorty Bryson, Chief (Ret.), Miami-Dade (FL) Fire; Panelists: Scott Simpson, President, Denver Fire Fighters IAFF Local 858; Eric Tade, Chief, Denver (CO) Fire

2 Thursday, April 5, :00 PM 2:30 PM Keeping the Agenda- Effective Communications and Meetings How we communicate will often determine the success of our projects and efforts. Learn how to establish a plan for effective communications, agenda(s) for meetings, and ideal frequency of meetings. You will also come away with a better understanding of the importance of recruiting the right people for each meeting. Brian O Neill, President, Local Louisville (KY) Professional Fire Fighters; Steve Westermann, Chief (Ret.), Blue Springs (MO) Fire Navigating Politics as a Team Politics can be tricky. Hear success stories of how political issues should be approached, and how with the support of LMA, these matters were resolved at the local level. Chief Block and President Alfred will also discuss elections, partnerships, roles, budget issues, and available resources. Moderator: Dave Lang; Assistant to the General President for Governmental Affairs and Public Policy, International Association of Fire Fighters; Panelists: Ken Block, Chief, Edmonton (Alberta) Fire ; Greg Holubowich, Union President, Edmonton Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 209 What s New with the Wellness-Fitness Initiative? Chief Malone and Jim Brinkley will provide an overview of the Wellness-Fitness Initiative, highlight changes, and discuss available resources to help first-responders keep on track to stay fit and healthy. Jim Brinkley, Director of Health and Safety, International Association of Fire Fighters; Ernie Malone, Chief, Indianapolis (IN) Fire 2:50 PM 4:20 PM Labor Relations- Beyond the Local We all need each other to succeed. Learn how good labor relations will assist in navigating the state and federal issues that affect fire departments. Mike Brown, Chief (Ret.), South Kitsap (WA) Fire and Rescue; Brian O Neill, President, Local 345 Louisville (KY) Professional Fire Fighters The Difference-Maker: Understanding Generations Don t talk past each other. Learn about the generations in today's workforce and how to work and communicate with each to have the most impact. Dennis Eulberg, IAFF Partnership Education Program Instructor; Richard Marinucci, Chief, Farmington Hills Fire Making the Call- Finding Support at the IAFF Center of Excellence Our first responders health and wellness deserves our attention. This important discussion about mental health/ptsd, cancer, CPAT, presumption will help you understand mental health topics that matter most and what should be our common goal, namely the safety and health of firefighters. Myranda Jones, Community Outreach Associate, IAFF Center for Excellence Advanced Recovery Systems; Pat Morrison, Assistant to the General President for Health Safety and Medicine, International Association of Fire Fighters

3 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Practical Employee Relations for Leaders in Fire Service In this two-day highly interactive and entertaining program specifically designed for leaders in fire service, an extensive array of employee relations scenarios are covered. Leaders gain skill and increased confidence in handling employee relations situations that, while difficult and uncomfortable, must be addressed carefully to prevent legal problems. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Rewards and Challenges to Labor-Management Relationships Every relationship has its ups and downs. It is no different for professional and public relationships. Instructors will share the benefits of successful LM relationships, the potential challenges that may come up, and how others have overcome these barriers. Ken Block, Chief, Edmonton (Alberta) Fire ; Barbara Seller, Partnership Education Program Instructor, International Association of Fire Fighters Labor Management Committee: Your Guide to Success On a daily basis, fire departments are confronted with a variety of issues that require a strong working relationship between labor and management to achieve success together. The best departments have the tools in place to work through those issues successfully even if they don t always agree. This workshop will address best practices and how labor - management committees can create a team culture, build trust over time and develop consistent involvement. Brian O Neill, President, IAFF Local 345 Louisville (KY) Professional Fire Fighters; Richard Marinucci, Chief, Farmington Hills Fire 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM Achieving Labor Management Success in Non-Collective Bargaining It can be a challenge to secure wages and benefit improvements in jurisdictions that do not allow collective bargaining. However, there are several opportunities for labor and management to achieve success in non-collective bargaining environments. This workshop will highlight where labor and management cooperation was utilized successfully to address issues in a location where there is no ability to collectively bargain a contractual agreement. Dave Coker, President, Greensboro Professional Fire Fighters; Larry Few, Chief, Fulton County Fire & Rescue

4 10:20 AM - 11:50 AM Title VII and the Civil Rights Act This workshop will cover potential sex, race, age, disability and other discrimination claims within the fire service, including issues involving hiring and promotions and recent legal developments. The discussion will include best practices, local union officer and management responsibilities, contract language and duty of fair representation issues. The workshop will also address EEOC claims and procedures and will highlight several recent case studies specifically related to the fire service. Moderator: Doug Steele, Legal Counsel, International Association of Fire Fighters; Panelists: Demetris Alfred, President, St Louis (MO) Fire Fighters IAFF Local 73; Ernie Malone, Chief, Indianapolis (IN) Fire From Recruitment to Retention: The Power of Inclusion Recruitment is easy. Retention not so much. Learn about the value of diversity within the fire service, how it applies to team longevity, and how working collectively will bring the best employees and keep them. Mary Beth Michos, Sr. Advisor, IAFC/WFCC; Jim Ridley, Assistant to the General President, International Association of Fire Fighters; Barbara Seller, Partnership Education Program Instructor, International Association of Fire Fighters 1:00 PM 2:30 PM IAFF Center of Excellence: Diving Deeper We don t know everything. Sometimes we don t know because we don t ask. Learn how to better identity insurance and treatment resources that are already available to your department. Pat Morrison, Assistant to the General President for Health Safety and Medicine, International Association of Fire Fighters Decision-Making and Effective Change Management All of us make hundreds of decisions every day. As those who manage others we need to be aware of how many of these decisions affect others. Join this discussion to learn how to think through your decision making. Demetris Alfred, President, St. Louis (MO) Fire Fighters IAFF Local 73; Bill Stewart, Chief, Toronto (Ontario) Fire Services Panel Q&A: Establishing Core Values and How Those Build & Sustain Labor-Management Relations Join us and engage with our experts. Our panelists will share their experience in establishing departmental Core Values and the positive result they had on building and sustaining positive Labor- Management relationships. Moderator: Mary Beth Michos, Chief, (Ret.), International Association of Fire Chiefs; Panelists: Tom Hanify, President, Professional Firefighters Union of Indiana; Brian O Neill, President, Local 345 Louisville (KY) Professional Fire Fighters; Steve Westermann, Chief, (Ret.), Central Jackson County Fire Protection District.

5 Closing General Session 2:50 PM 4:00 PM Open Forum! This your chance to ask us questions during this open forum discussion with LMA Leadership and Facilitators. Moderator: Mike Brown, Chief (Ret.), South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Panelists: Demetris Alfred, Local 73; Ken Block, Chief, Edmonton (Alberta) Fire, Bill Shorty Bryson, Chief, City of Miami (FL) Fire-Rescue; Walter Dix, President, Local 4321; Larry Few, Chief, Fulton County Fire & Rescue; Tom Hanify, President, Professional Firefighters Union of Indiana, Rich Marinucci, Chief (Ret.), Farmington Hills Fire ; Mary Beth Michos, Chief, (Ret.), IAFC; Brian O'Neill, President, Local 2068, Frank Roma, Chief, Hermon Fire, Donald Scott, Past President, Local 2141, Bill Stewart, Chief, (ret.), Toronto (Ontario) Fire Services, Steve Westermann, Chief, (Ret.), Central Jackson County Fire Protection District.