A UFA video and information package about the proposed dues increase will arrive at your firehouse in a U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail Package by today or tomorrow. This video just lays out the facts.
For example, the UFT (Teachers) pay $753 a year, EMS a whopping $852, the PBA with 27,000 members pays $520, and we pay $360.
Understand the issues and how they affect you and your families BEFORE you make an informed decision. President Steve Cassidy answers your questions, explains the challenges we face and costs associated with the fight for higher salaries and better work conditions for all firefighters. Please insure to take a few moments of your time to watch this brief, but informative video. Make sure every member of your house watches it.
This proposed increase is a necessity -- not a luxury. It's your future. Be informed. Understand how this impacts you. Watch this video. Then make your decision.