A Fight We Can't Afford To Lose

In 2012, firefighters and other workers are under attack - and everything is at risk!  Your salary, your benefits, your retirement, your safety, staffing, equipment.  Everything.

This November, the big-money special interests will try to steal our voice so they can steal everything else. Their weapon: a ballot initiative we call Paycheck Deception.

The Corporate Loophole Initiative

What it does

• • Silences your voice. Bans voluntary dues deductions to keep firefighters from speaking out.
  • Protects big money. Corporations don’t charge dues: They can still spend … and spend.
  • Targets local politics. Redefines you as a “contractor”, so you can’t speak out in any election.

What’s at risk?

• • Public safety. Firefighters fight for staffing, stations and safety. Lose your voice and the public loses.
  • Negotiated contracts. Bargaining rights are under attack. Lose your voice, and you might not be able to negotiate anything.
  • Presumption laws. Cities hate presumption laws. Lose your voice, and these laws are first on the hit list.
  • Professional firefighting. Privateers want to bring low-wage, sub-standard firefighters here. Your job could be at risk.

Get The Facts and Stand Up for Your Future

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