MPFFU Member Orientation Class on May 29th in Canton.

Any MPFFU member from any local may attend.   There is no cost to attend! 

The meeting will begin at 10 am and will conclude by 1230pm . 

The meeting location is the Canton Fire Station, located at 1100 S Canton Center, Canton MI 48188

Please click here to register as soon as possible but before May 27th.

Join Us for Lobby Day 2025 - Make Your Voices Heard!

Brothers and Sisters,

Our upcoming Lobby Day on June 3rd, 2025 at 9:30 AM in Lansing is right around the corner. This is an important opportunity for all of our members to come together and advocate for the critical issues that affect our profession and the communities we serve.

We encourage all members to participate, and we ask that each local try to have at least one executive board member to attend. Your presence is vital as we engage with our legislators on the issues that matter most. PLEASE REGISTER ASAP as we are scheduling meetings with legislators. 

At this event, we will have the second issue of our Legislative Priorities Book available, which outlines the key issues we are working to address. This guide will help us communicate effectively with our legislators about how we can strengthen our trade, ensure our members' security, and provide better service across our state.

Interacting with our legislature is crucial to our success. When our members gather in Lansing, we send a powerful message that we are committed to our cause. There are pressing issues that require our attention, including the reintroduction of our staffing bill, the repeal of PA 152—which unfairly burdens some of our members with high healthcare costs—the protection and expansion of cancer presumption, increased military leave benefits, and the EMS Bill of Rights to safeguard our members from unjust discipline while ensuring union representation.

If you feel uneasy about speaking directly with legislators, don't worry! We will host a Zoom session the Friday before with our MPFFU lobbyist to discuss key talking points. Participation in this zoom session is optional, as is meeting one on one with your legislatures. Just being present at Lobby Day demonstrates our dedication and desire for progress. Your MPFFU executive board and Political Action Committee will also be on hand to provide assistance.

Our union is committed to working with both sides of the aisle because our issues transcend party lines. We are here for firefighters, period. Our credibility and trust is built by being in the conversation at events like these and the outstanding work on the job that you do! That translates to our members making gains in Lansing and back at home.

We look forward to seeing you in Lansing! Together, we can make a difference.

Fraternally,,

Matthew Sahr, President

Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union

Click here to register

MPFFU Lobby Day 2025

June 3rd, 2025
Heritage Hall
110 N. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 (North Side of Capitol)
9:30AM Registration
10:00AM Meetings with Legislators begin

Following the day at the capitol, a Pints and Politics Reception will be held in the offices of Kelley Cawthorne which is located across the street from the Capitol.

There is no cost to attend this event and lunch will be provided to those that register before May 21st.

2025 Legislative Log - Updated May 9, 2025
Click here to see the list of bills we are monitoring.

Click here to see a list of all Senators and Representatives.

How to Request Information for Contract Negotiations

Local Presidents that have upcoming negotiations and need comparable data information, please contact your District Vice President first and explain to him what you are looking for and then fill out the request form found below. The form must be completed in order to receive assistance.

In order to get the information back to you in a timely manner, please ask for general comparable information PRIOR to beginning your negotiations with your employer. Don't wait until the last minute and expect to receive your information the next day!
Contract Comparables Request Form 
 

Staffing as a Mandatory Subject of Bargaining Will Continue to Remain a Priority of the MPFFU

• Click here to contact your Representative
• Click here to contact your Senator.

Why We Need to Be Involved in Politics

Watch this two minute video as MPFFU President Matt Sahr joins with other IAFF leaders to discuss why Fire PAC is important.

    Here is a link to this interview about HB 4688 with MPFFU President Matthew Sahr