A Fight We Can't Afford to Lose
In 2012, firefighters and other workers are under attack … and everything is at risk!
This November, the big-money special interests will try to steal our voice so they can steal everything else. Their weapon: a ballot initiative we call Paycheck Deception
The Corporate Loophole Initiative
What it does
- Silences your voice. Bans voluntary dues deductions to keep firefighters from speaking out.
- Protects big money. Corporations don’t charge dues: They can still spend … and spend.
- Targets local politics. Redefines you as a “contractor”, so you can’t speak out in any election.
What’s at risk?
- Public safety. Firefighters fight for staffing, stations and safety. Lose your voice and the public loses.
- Negotiated contracts. Bargaining rights are under attack. Lose your voice, and you might not be able to negotiate anything.
- Presumption laws. Cities hate presumption laws. Lose your voice, and these laws are first on the hit list.
- Professional firefighting. Privateers want to bring low-wage, sub-standard firefighters here. Your job could be at risk.
Get The Facts and Stand Up for Your Future
Bookmark this page for the latest campaign updates, resources and information on how you can be a part of the fight for our future.
- February 15, 2012
- Unmasking the Corporate Power Grab Initiative
A well-heeled lawyer who dispenses special interest money and anti-worker rhetoric wants you to think that paycheck deception is "campaign reform." But the facts reveal a one-sided corporate power grab.
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- Firefighters Take Stand at CPF Special Convention
Facing down an unprecedented anti-labor agenda sweeping toward California, delegates at this week’s California Professional Firefighters Special Convention committed to an all out fight against those who would steal the firefighter voice at the ballot box and the bargaining table.
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