Our Services

Legislative Services

•  Monitoring Legislation
•  Introducing Legislation
•  Testifying for and against Legislation
•  Lobbying members of the Legislature
•  Attendance at various committee hearings
•  Maintaining and administration of the TSAFF PAC Fund (TAFPAC)
•  Providing updates on legislative activities via newsletters and email to all affiliates

Services Provided to Locals

•  Collective Bargaining Assistance
•  Contract Data Base Information
•  Assistance with Grievances and Disputes
•  Education of Union Leadership through Seminars and Conferences
•  Assistance with Health and Safety Issues
•  Assistance with Public Relations
•  Assistance with EMS related issues
•  Research and distribution of customized information
•  Emergency Defense Funds
•  Assistance with everyday issues and problems

Means of Communication

•  Quarterly Newsletter to all affiliate stations
•  Web Site (www.tsaff.org)
•  Regular mailings to all locals
•  Telephone Contacts
•  Conferences and Seminars
•  New member education packet
•  Providing updates on legislative activities via newsletters and email to all affiliates

Member Benefits and Promotions

•  Various Charitable Contributions on behalf of all members
•  Public Relation items such as shirts, hats, decals, license plates

Representation on State/Federal Level Organizations and Committees

•  Texas State AFL-CIO
•  Central Labor Body Organizations
•  State-wide Health and Safety Committees
•  State-wide EMS Committees
•  Texas Fire Coalitions
•  IAFF Conferences and Conventions
•  Federation of State/Provincial Fire Fighters
•  NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
•  Many, many others…