Posting #06-2026

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Posting 06-2026

October 20,2026

 

Brothers and sisters,

 

This is formal notice of proposed amendments to the IAFF Local 1212 Constitution. These amendments will be discussed, debated and voted on at our next General Membership Meeting, which will take place on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at 1900 hrs at the Hansa Haus.

All IAFF Local 1212 members are encouraged to attend this meeting and participate in the voting process. If anyone has any questions pertaining to the amendments or the process, please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

 

Proposed Amendments

Amendment #1
SECTION: 4.12
Members, who have retired from this union or have otherwise withdrawn as members in good standing, may be allowed to returnto this local union within 6 months as an active member.

Any member who accepts a secondment outside the bargaining unit and ceases paying Association dues during that period shall be required to pay a re-entry fee of $2,000 upon returning to the bargaining unit.

Consideration for a repayment schedule may be granted at the Executive Board’s sole discretion to a maximum of four pay periods.

Amendment #2
SECTION: 4.3 Applications for Membership

All applications for membership must be accompanied by a membership fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($200.00 $250)that entitles them to full benefits and privileges of this Association. In addition to the $250 membership fee, newly sworn members shall complete five (5) hours of Association approved service. Failure to complete the five (5) hours of service within one calendar year of being sworn in will result in an additional payment of two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

 

Amendment #3
SECTION: 7.1 (a)  Nominations

Nominations for the following offices shall be delivered to the Secretary at or prior to the regular September General Meeting; President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Officer and Executive Assistant. Any member in good standing is (eligible) qualified to stand for any office within this Local. It is the responsibility of the nominator to ensure the nominee for office is aware of the nomination and timelines for acceptance as outlined in this constitution. Elections for the President, Treasurer and Executive Officer shall be held alternate (even years) to the Vice President and Secretary and Executive Assistant (odd years). Should any existing Executive Board Member vacate the position they currently hold, nominations for the vacated positions will be accepted at the September General Membership Meeting in addition to the three (3) scheduled positions. A verbal call for nominations will be made immediately following the approval of past meeting minutes.

 

Amendment #4
ARTICLE: 21 Order of Business

 

  1. Opening
  2. Initiation of New Members
  3. Review and Adoption of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting*
  4. Committee Reports
  5. Executive Officers’ Reports
  6. Stewards Reports
  7. Unfinished Business
  8. Treasurer’s Report Financial reporting (as required)
  9. New Business
  10. Good and Welfare
  11. Closing

*Written meeting minutes will be provided by the Secretary, for review by members prior to meeting opening.

 

Amendment #5
Article 16.6 (New article)
Executive Board Service Recognition – Active Retired Membership

In recognition of members who have served on the Association’s Executive Board, the Association shall cover IAFF active retiree membership dues as follows:

Eligibility

  • 6 to less than 10 years of Executive Board service: 5 years of paid dues.
  • 10 to less than 16 years of Executive Board service: equal to years of service.
  • 16 or more years of Executive Board service: Lifetime paid dues.

 

Members granted Emeritus status by the IAFF or OPFFA shall receive lifetime paid active retiree dues, regardless of Executive Board service. Executive Committee service time may be considered by the board.

Members who leave the bargaining unit to accept a management position with any employer in the fire service shall forfeit eligibility for this benefit, including any previously earned entitlement.

The Association shall pay the applicable active retiree dues directly on behalf of eligible members, including any future increases. Coverage shall begin upon retirement and enrolment in IAFF active retired membership.

The Executive Board may revoke this benefit at any time where it determines that a member has acted contrary to the interests of the Association. Such revocation shall require a unanimous vote of the entire Executive Board, not merely those present at a meeting, ensuring that the withdrawal of an earned benefit requires full Board agreement.

Coverage shall end upon expiration of the applicable entitlement, death of the member, loss of active retired membership eligibility, or revocation under the provisions above.

This provision shall apply to eligible current and future retirees. No reimbursement shall be provided for dues paid prior to its adoption.

No cost

 

Amendment #6
Obligation of Officers for Installation:

“I, ____________do hereby sincerely pledge my honour to perform the duties of my office as prescribed by the Laws of this Union, and to bear true allegiance to the International Association of Fire Fighters. I will deliver to my successor in office, all books, papers and any other property of this Union that may be in my possession at the close of my official term. I will also deliver all property to the International Association of Fire Fighters to the President on demand, All of this I solemnly promise with full knowledge that, to violate this pledge is to stamp me a man/woman devoid of principles and destitute of honour.”

 

I pledge my honor to perform the duties of my office in compliance with the Constitution & By-Laws of the International Association of Fire Fighters and this Local 1212.

All properties and records of this union will be turned over to my successor in office at the close of my official term.

I will perform and fulfill my fiduciary responsibilities by complying with the provisions of the IAFF Constitution & By-Laws requiring a full and accurate accounting of all funds, property, books and records for examination and audit.

I will dutifully abide by and promote the positions taken by the majority.

I will dedicate my talents and energies to represent the mandates and directives of this union. I will use my good office to promote unity and harmony – all of which I solemnly promise and swear to keep to the best of my ability.

 

Amendment #7
Annex “A”
Benevolent Fund Structure and Guidelines

 

  1. (a) There will be a board of eight (8) elected trustees with each person serving a 2 year term. All future elections will have April nominees with June elections. No more than 4 trustees may be up for election concurrently to prevent an excessive turnover. In this case a one year extension will be granted with priority in order to: Chairperson, treasurer, secretary, trustee (in order of years served on the committee).

(b) From the group of elected trustees, they will (amongst themselves) appoint a chairman, treasurer and secretary.

(c)  ) The trustees shall have the power to appoint project coordinators

(d) The president of the association, by virtue of his/her office, shall hold the seat of an 8th trustee.

(e)  The trustees shall have the latitude to decide which events/charities to support based on their merit and their own workload.

(f)   The treasurer of the association, by virtue of his/her office, shall be a member of the Benevolent Committee but not occupy one of the 8 trustee spots.

 

 

 

In solidarity,

Tanner Bullock

Secretary

IAFF Local 1212

 

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