Virginia Professional Fire Fighters

Promises made. Promises broken. On the campaign trail, @GovernorVA committed to fighting for public workers and ensuring they had a voice on the job. This week, she vetoed legislation that would have done exactly that. brnw.ch/21x2wKN

Today, the @GovernorVA turned her back on Virginia firefighters and public sector workers across the Commonwealth. For the full statement, see the image or visit: vpff.org/news/ @SpanbergerForVA @IAFFofficial @Virginia_AFLCIO

Thank you Senator @ssurovell and Delegate @KathyKLTran. On behalf of the 11,000 Virginia Firefighters in 68 local affiliates, we also urge @GovernorVA to SIGN THE BILL. @SpanbergerForVA @Virginia_AFLCIO

We are asking the Governor of Virginia to fulfill her campaign promise to the workers of Virginia. SIGN THE BILL! @GovernorVA @ssurovell @KathyKLTran @IAFFofficial

“As Virginia’s next governor, I will work with our General Assembly to make sure Virginia’s firefighters and other first responders can negotiate for the benefits and the fair treatment that is owed to them,” @SpanbergerForVA said in September. wsls.com/news/local/202…

On behalf of all Virginia firefighters, we are asking the @GovernorVA to respect the will of the General Assembly and support the workers of Virginia, not those who wish to silence our voice. @SpanbergerForVA: SIGN THE BILL @Virginia_AFLCIO @ssurovell @KathyKLTran

These rights are within the grasp of Virginia’s firefighters. We ask the @GovernorVA SIGN THIS BILL. Give our members the dignity and respect they deserve. @Virginia_AFLCIO @IAFFofficial @SpanbergerForVA @ssurovell @KathyKLTran

@SpanbergerForVA @Virginia_AFLCIO @ssurovell @KathyKLTran @IAFFofficial

Legislation on the desk of @GovernorVA would give firefighters the right to be at the table when important decisions are made about their wages, benefits and working conditions. And it provides a detailed framework for negotiation when viewpoints differ. Please SIGN THIS BILL.

@SpanbergerForVA @Virginia_AFLCIO @ssurovell @KathyKLTran @IAFFofficial

Collective bargaining provides a predictable annual agreement for service that provides negotiated clauses allowing a locality to plan for the foreseeable future. The time is now for giving worker’s the respect and dignity they deserve. We ask @GovernorVA to SIGN THIS BILL.

@Virginia_AFLCIO @KathyKLTran @ssurovell @GovernorVA @IAFFofficial

Firefighters who are allowed to participate in decisions affecting their employment are happier, healthier and more productive. This leads to increased recruitment and retention, which directly impacts the safety of the citizens they protect. @SpanbergerForVA: SIGN THE BILL!

The Virginia General Assembly today rejected the substitute bill proposed by @GovernorVA on collective bargaining rights for public safety workers. This action sends the original legislation back to her desk for approval. For full news release: vpff.org/news/

VPFF Members at the General Assembly right now. We stand in solidarity with all union workers to ask for the REJECTION of the substitute bill on collective bargaining from the @GovernorVA. Reject the Substitute! Approve the original bill submitted by the General Assembly!

The VPFF stands with our union brothers and sisters throughout the Commonwealth. We need real collective bargaining legislation, not the substitute sent from the governor. Reject the substitute! Approve the original conference committee bill!

The Virginia Public Sector Labor coalition today issued the following joint statement calling on the Virginia General Assembly to reject Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s proposed changes to historic collective bargaining legislation. Link in comments

We appreciate our 911 Dispatchers and Communications Officers who serve our community 24/7/365! Referred to as the "first" first responders, they are a critical component of America's public safety response system. We are happy to represent so many of them as part of the VPFF.

@SpanbergerForVA @GovernorVA @ssurovell @KathyKLTran @Virginia_AFLCIO

The Executive Board of the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters sent the following letter to Gov. Abigail Spanberger. It encourages her approval of the collective bargaining legislation currently on her desk. The letter can also be viewed at vpff.org/news/