BACKGROUND: The Biden Administration announced on September 8, 2022, its “Plan to Get Americans an Updated COVID- 19 Vaccine Shot and Manage COVID-19 this Fall.” As part of the plan, the Biden Administration is urging all Americans to get their updated COVID-19 vaccine shot this fall. The updated vaccine provides the strongest available protection from the Omicron strain of the COVID virus, which did not exist when the original vaccine was developed. Everyone age 12 years and older is eligible for these updated vaccines if it has been at least 2 months since completion of their primary vaccination series or their most recent booster.
 
DISCUSSION: The administrative leave will cover the time it takes to travel to the vaccination site, receive the COVID-19 vaccine dose, and return to work. In addition, agencies must also continue to grant administrative leave to Federal employees who accompany their family members who are receiving the updated COVID-19 vaccine (as well as primary series doses and other authorized additional COVID-19 vaccine doses). For this purpose, a “family member” is an individual who meets the definition of that term in OPM’s leave regulations (see 5 CFR 630.201).
 
If an employee needs less than 4 hours, only the needed amount of administrative leave should be granted. Employees should obtain advance approval from their supervisor before using administrative leave for purposes of obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees may not be credited with administrative leave or overtime work for time spent outside their tour of duty getting the COVID-19 vaccine or accompanying a family member to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
 
Consistent with guidance issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force, an agency should also grant up to 2 workdays of administrative leave if an employee has an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine dose that prevents the employee from work.
 
Vaccine related leave can be found within the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Frequently Asked Questions;https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/leave/

49ers Games Benefitting the CA Fire Foundation  Get Your Tickets Now  The California Fire Foundation is once again partnering with the San Francisco 49ers to present an opportunity for firefighters to attend a game at Levi's Stadium and support the Foundation.   There are two games as part of this partnership:  Sunday, November 27th, against the New Orleans Saints  Sunday, December 11th, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers  A portion of your ticket purchase will be donated to the California Fire Foundation, in support of our mission to support firefighters, their families and the communities they protect.   Click here to purchase your tickets.  These seats sell fast! Don't miss out on this latest opportunity to cheer NFL action while also supporting California's firefighters!  Buy Tickets

LA Dodgers Firefighter Appreciation Night  October 4, 2022  Reserve Your Tickets Now  California Pizza Kitchen has been a steadfast advocate for California firefighters over the years and have hosted numerous fundraisers for the California Firefighters Foundation. They are graciously sponsoring Firefighter Appreciation Night at the LA Dodgers game on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, as they take on the Colorado Rockies. To register for your free tickets, please complete the form linked below no later than September 30, 2022.   Click here to reserve your tickets now.  There is a limited number of tickets available! Don't miss out on this opportunity for a fun night cheering on the LA Dodgers while also supporting California's firefighters. Limit 4 tickets per request. Tickets will be emailed to you before the game for entry.  Reserve Your Tickets Contact Us California Fire Foundation 1780 Creekside Oaks Drive Sacramento, CA 95833 800.890.3213 | cafirefoundation@cpf.org

Brothers and Sisters,

A lot has happened since the last two meetings.  We have much to share and we have time to listen. Come voice your concerns.  We shall see you there!   

-Local F-33 Executive Board

First Meeting: 7/19, 0900-1100@ Station 11

Second Meeting: 7/20, 0900-1100@ Station 16

UNION MEETING AGENDA July 2022.pdf

Good evening Brothers and Sisters,

Wednesday's meeting has changed to Thursday @0900! Same location at NASNI Headquarters - Fire Prevention Training Classroom 

REMINDER The Executive Board was able to squeeze in our May General Meetings for the upcoming week. The Agenda for the meetings has been posted and will be updated again before the first meeting. Please attend and participate in the proceedings. There were many actions that have been left unfinished regarding motions that were passed to form committees. These were halted for the new board to complete (i.e. Morale and Welfare, Rewriting the Constitution and Bylaws). We would also like to open the meetings to allow our newly hired non-dues-paying members to attend, so crews with new hires please inform them they have the option to attend!

First Meeting:

Location: Fire Station 16 Classroom

When: Monday, May 23rd, 2022 at 9am-11am

*****Second Meeting: LOCATION HAS CHANGED from previous email*****

Location: NASNI Headquarters - Fire Prevention Training Classroom  

When: THURSDAY, May 26th, 2022 at 9am-11am

ALSO, Battalion 11 and Battalion 13 each have one vacant Steward Position. If you are interested in any of these positions, please submit your name to your Union Officials (i.e. Trustees, Stewards, E-Board) 

Respectfully,

VP Choueiry

Good evening Brothers and Sisters,

IAFF F-33 Executive Board is calling a Special Union Meeting to formally announce the results of the election and have our newly elected Officers officially take their seats on the board (Per Our Constitution and Bylaws). This will allow our E-Board Members to get straight to work on many meetings scheduled in the month of May. Management has approved 1 hour of official Union Time, so please come and show your support. We will hold a short question and answer session after the announcement.

Location: Fire Station 16 Classroom

When: Monday, May 2^nd, 2022 at 9am-10am

Our May General Meetings are tentatively scheduled for the end of May, expect another announcement soon for more information.

Best Regards,

VP Choueiry