The staff of NFFE National
Headquarters and the Business Representatives around the country work
(more than) full time on our behalf and have their salaries paid for by
our dues. These are important and valuable resources, and it is
important to respect their time. They provide much needed advice and
assistance to Local 1998, and also argue cases and submit briefs on our
behalf in grievances, negotiations, Unfair Labor Practice charges,
Negotiability Appeals, and numerous other matters.
Protocol
In order to avoid a barrage of unnecessary queries, the normal protocol
is for Union Stewards to contact the Local 1998 leadership first with
questions or to get advice on how to handle complaints. The Local 1998
leadership then tries to answer/assist the Union Steward. In those
situations where the leadership does not have the answers or needs
further assistance, then NFFE National Business Representatives or HQ
will be contacted.
However, there is no prohibition or rule against a Union Steward
directly contacting NFFE National himself or herself. In those cases
where either the Steward is unable to get help from the Local 1998
leadership (e.g., due to an absence) or for some other reason feels it
necessary to contact NFFE National directly, he/she certainly may do so.
It is important to keep in mind that NFFE National includes 200 locals
(each with numerous officers) and over 8000 dues-paying members, so
keeping the volume of queries down and avoiding unnecessary calls is a
serious consideration.
NFFE National Contacts
Attached you will find a copy of the NFFE National contact list. Check
the Local 1998 and NFFE National websites for the latest contact
information. If you do need the assistance of NFFE National, normally
you would contact the Business Representative in the closest proximity
to your office. Here is a suggested breakdown:
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Steve Flory: Seattle and Honolulu (Mr. Flory is the Chief Negotiator for NFFE Local 1998 and the Union leadership often contacts him for guidance)
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Jan Thompson: Los Angeles and San Francisco
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Gary Johanson: Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and Houston
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James Griffin: Miami and Charleston
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Jim Davis: Philadelphia, New York, Portsmouth, Boston, Connecticut
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NFFE HQ: Washington DC (TO, WN, and SIA)
Click here for NFFE National Contact List
Updated March 14, 2009