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U.S./WA Elections: Still time 2 Register N' Vote!! ( Sign Pick Up reminder, too)
Posted in Political Action, Public News on Oct 30, 2020
Brothers and Sisters,
We are all a bit stressed and Covided OUT. That stated, we have an amazing upcoming opportunity...a chance to Vote!! It's our privelege and responsibility in this amazing democracy. It may also assist in improving your hours, wages and working conditions. Yet, some of us have yet to take care of our own ballot. Let's fix that...
How??
The Whatcom Auditor will have Election Services Special Hours this Saturday.
The Election Division of the Auditor’s Office will be open on Saturday, October 31st, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, to facilitate in person registrations or to acce...
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Not Registered to Vote Yet? Still time...
Posted in Political Action, Public News on Oct 19, 2020
Brothers and Sisters,
Not too late to register to vote. If you have not yet, step up! :). I'd suggest it is our civic responsitiblity to vote. Folks literally are willing to fight to the death around the world to be part of a true democracy...to vote. Voting by mail is safe, easy and secure. Washignton citizens have been voting by mail since 2011.
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Registered voters in Washington State should have alreqady received their ballot in the mai...
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2020 Local 106/WSCFF/IAFF General Election Endorsements
Posted in Political Action, Public News on Oct 13, 2020
Bellingham/Whatcom Co. Firefighters IAFF Local #106 Endorsements
U.S. Congress
DIST. 1: DelBene
DIST. 2: Larsen
WA GOVERNOR: Inslee
WA LEGISLATURE
40TH DIST, SENATE: Lovelett40TH DIST, HOUSE POS. 1: Lekanoff
40TH DIST, HOUSE, POSITION 2: Ramel
42ND DIST, POSITION 1: Rule
42ND DIST, POSITION 2: Shewmake
BELLINGHAM TRANSPORTATION FUND: Yes
Washington Sta...
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2020 Primary Election Endorsements
Posted in Political Action, Public News on Jul 16, 2020
2020 Primary Election Endorsements
Bellingham/Whatcom Co. Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 106
U.S. CONGRESS
DISTRICT 1: DelBene
DISTRICT 2: Larsen
WA GOVERNOR: Inslee
WA LEGISLATURE
40TH DISTRICT, SENATE: Lovelett
40TH DISTRICT, HOUSE, POSITION 2: Ramel
42ND DISTRICT, POSITION : Rule
42ND DISTRICT, POSITION 2: Shewmake
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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~Dr. Martin Luther King
Posted in Member News, Public News on Jun 18, 2020
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ~Dr. Martin Luther King
As a young person growing up, the teachings of Dr. King had a major influence on my life. Dr. King was an unparalleled leader in a tumultuous time in American history leading the way for the civil rights of Black Americans at a time when racism was even more insidious and overt. Dr. King spoke not only against racial inequality but for all forms of social injustice. Most importantly, Dr. King promoted non-violent methods of protest to get his message of freedom...