Resolution #18
Information Technology 

WHEREAS, the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union relies on accurate, timely, and secure communication to effectively serve its membership; and  

WHEREAS, the MPFFU website serves as a primary communication platform for members, requiring consistent maintenance, updates, and cybersecurity protections; and  

WHEREAS, maintaining an accurate and up-to-date contact database is essential for effective communication, mobilization, and dissemination of critical information to members across all districts; and  

WHEREAS, collective bargaining agreements across the state are continuously evolving, and there is currently no standardized, centralized method to track and distribute these changes to districts; and  

WHEREAS, the current contract committee structure has not provided a consistent, efficient, or centralized method for tracking and disseminating CBA information statewide; and  

WHEREAS, contracting with a qualified Information Technology firm would ensure professional management of the MPFFU website, secure handling of member data, and improved operational efficiency; and  

WHEREAS, the use of a professional IT firm would enable the development and distribution of quarterly reports to each district summarizing changes, trends, and updates in CBAs within their respective jurisdictions;  

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union shall pursue (within 90 days) and retain a qualified Information Technology firm to manage and maintain the MPFFU website and associated digital infrastructure; and  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the retained IT firm shall be responsible for maintaining and securing a centralized member contract database to ensure accuracy and accessibility for authorized union use (similar to the previous IAFF website options where a local could compare CBA’s based upon a variety of factors); and  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MPFFU shall establish a standardized process, supported by the IT firm, to collect, track, and analyze CBA changes across all districts; and  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that quarterly reports summarizing CBA updates, trends, and relevant labor developments shall be provided to each district; and  

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the existing MPFFU contract committee shall may be formally dissolved upon implementation of this system, with its responsibilities transitioned to the new centralized process supported by the retained IT firm; and  

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the MPFFU Executive Board shall oversee the implementation, vendor selection, and transition of responsibilities within the constraints of the current budget.

Submitted by: Warren Professional Firefighters Local 1383
Cosponsored: Sterling Heights Firefighters Local 1557, Dearborn Professional Firefighters Local 412

Cost Factor:  Undetermined
Committee Assigned to: Constitution and Bylaws 
Committee Recommendation: ADOPTED (as amended)
Convention Action: