October 2023

October 2023

An alternative view of our Union and Pension Fund Let’s face it, this department runs on rumors.  The less concrete information the City or Local 2 puts out the more these rumors take up legs and start to walk and talk at the firehouse kitchen tables and morning roll...
March 2023 Newsletter

March 2023 Newsletter

Local 2 Brothers and Sisters. All Local 2 members in good standing should be receiving their ballot for the Local 2 Executive Board election this week.  I must admit, I am a little surprised that with all the recent issues facing the membership, this ballot looks...
January 2023 Newsletter

January 2023 Newsletter

For decades the Local 2 membership has had discussions on the effectiveness of giving money to politicians.  Critics contend that political contributions do not affect the outcome of any efforts put forth by Local 2 when securing salary, benefits and working...
May 2022 Newsletter

May 2022 Newsletter

Local 2 members, do you know what your pension is worth?  I say it is worth $3,333,772.  Obviously, it isn’t the same for everyone, it is a function of rank, time on the job and years of service.  Also, how long you live matters quite a bit.  If you get run over by a...