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Two First Responder Unions Choose Not To Back Portland City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty For Re-Election
PORTLAND, Ore– This may not seem like a big deal, but it is. The men and women from Portland Fire and Rescue represented by Local 43 and Portland Police Officers represented by the Portland Police Association have collectively decided to walk away from endorsing City Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty. Hardesty is seeking a second term in […]
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Local 43 President Reacts To CityGate Report, As PF&R Works It’s Busiest Year Ever
PORTLAND, Ore.– A CityGate report says Portland Fire & Rescue is operating 20 years behind. ( See Previous Story) Isaac McLennan, President of IAFF Local 43 tells me,”Firefighters are overworked and it’s impacting moral.” The report maintains 16 full time firefighters are needed, when in fact that number should be more like 29. “Firefighters will […]
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