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OHSU Sleep Study Jul 03, 2021

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This one is a round table discussion with Dr. Nicole Bowles, Shelby Watkins, Josh Ward, Travis Chipman, and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the 2 different sleep studies OHSU and PFFA has conducted over the past year and a half as well as the exciting opportunity to capture more sleep data over the course of our upcoming schedule change. We tried to keep it brief, but there is so much good information that we went a little longer than expected. Please take the time listen to the end to get all the good stuff.

Local 43 Update May 08, 2021

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Discussion with Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle MacLowry. We talk about the past few months and much of the information that will be discussed at the informational meeting scheduled for this Monday at 09:00.

January 2021 Update with Alan Jan 18, 2021

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A wide ranging discussion with President Ferschweiler covering a number of the current issues being addressed at our IAFF Local 43. Topics Include: 0:00 Budget 6:30 Work Week Reduction 9:25 Schedule Change 15:50 PERS 19:55 Covid Staffing 24:40 VL Issues 28:50 Miscellaneous 38:10 Committees

Mandatory Overtime Policy Nov 07, 2020

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Discussion with VP Terry Foster. An update on the history and the current state of Mandatory Overtime Policy negotiation.

Talking PERS and OPSRP with Aruna Masih Sep 10, 2020

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Talking OPSRP with one of the Oregon's leading PERS attorneys. 0:00 - 4:17 Introductions 4:17 PERS acronyms - OPSRP 6:10 IAP and Defined Benefit 8:10 UAL 10:02 Employer Rates 14:25 EPSA 17:05 SB 1049 20:43 Tier 1 and 2 UAL effect 23:13 Voluntary Contributions 27:15 TDF 30:30 Current Negotiations for pension protection

The State of Our Membership Aug 11, 2020

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This is a topical discussion covering Commissioner Hardesty's remarks, the protests in Portland, the recent Willamette Week article, the budget and more Local 43 issues.

Covid-19 Conversation May 13, 2020

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A remote sit down with Peer Supporters Scott Pearson and Chris Riddell talking about our experiences during the quarantine. The FRC website referred to in the 13th minute is: https://www.firstrespondercenter.org/behavioral- The NORMALIZE acronym Scott talks about near the end is spelled out below: N - name the people you love and practice gratitude O - organize your schedule R - restructure negative thinking patterns (reality or anxiety based) M - manage difficult emotions A - accept difficult emotions knowing they are normal and will pass L - listen to yourself and others I - identify coping skills that work Z - zero in on things you can control E - elaborate on positive memories, experiences and future plans More information about sleep hygiene can easily be found on the internets. Matthew Walker, Ph.D. is a very popular source for information currently, and has several interviews and books available online.

Tentative Contract Agreement discussion with Alan Mar 14, 2020

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PFFA president Alan Ferschweiler and Kyle go into detail regarding the tentative agreement to the contract. We go through each article and address how the new language effects PFFA members.

Discussion with Don Porth about maintaining our hallowed grounds Feb 21, 2020

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Kyle sits down with retired fire fighter, and resident historian, Don Porth to discuss the Campbell Memorial and the Lone Fir Cemetery. We talk a little about history and more about a program Don is working on to enlist a few active members and a few retirees to help keep our hallowed grounds maintained and in better shape. Please think about stepping up and helping out, it is a small time commitment.

Secretary Treasurer Travis Chipman End of the Year Update Dec 27, 2019

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Kyle and Travis sit down to talk about some Sec/Treas topics from 2019 and whats ahead for 2020.

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