Resolution #3

Union Education Financial Assistance Program For New Locals

WHEREAS:  The Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union (MPFFU) is committed to ensuring equitable access to union resources, training, and participation opportunities for all affiliated locals; and

WHEREAS:  Newly formed locals may face financial barriers that limit their ability to participate in MPFFU seminars and district meetings; and

WHEREAS:  Providing targeted financial assistance will strengthen engagement, representation, knowledge, and overall union solidarity in these newly formed locals; and

WHEREAS:	The MPFFU desires to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of such     assistance through a structured pilot program; therefore, be it 

RESOLVED:	That the delegates to the 2026 MPFFU 56th Biennial Convention hereby establish a Union Education Financial Assistance Program for New Locals; and be it further

RESOLVED: That newly formed locals shall have all registration fees for MPFFU District Meetings and MPFFU Seminars waived for up to five (5) members for a period of two (2) four (4) years from the date that they join the MPFFU, and be it finally

RESOLVED: That the Union Education Financial Assistance Program for New Locals shall be funded as necessary through the reserves of the MPFFU General Fund and shall not result in any increase to the per capita tax levied on the membership.

Submitted by: Scott Stoker, Local 1306, Greg Weisbarth 1st/3rd District VP, Justin Fox Northern Trustee
 
Cost Factor:  none as written

Committee Assigned to: Resolutions Committee

Committee Recommendation: Adopt as amended

Convention Action: