"It is vital to the health of this great union that our
affiliate leaders are prepared for the challenges that lie ahead on many
fronts – budget cutbacks, legislative issues, union organizing, to name a
few. Being an affiliate leader means that you must be well-versed on a
variety of topics, including running a political campaign, conducting local
union meetings, understanding municipal budgets or developing leadership
skills. These are all necessary skills to be an effective leader. The
Affiliate Leadership Training Summit provides a unique opportunity to gain
the important skills today's affiliate leader needs.”
-Harold A. Schaitberger, General President
About ALTS
The Affiliate Leadership Training Summit (ALTS) is the IAFF’s foremost educational event, providing affiliate leaders with the skills needed to build their local union. ALTS helps current and prospective affiliate leaders gain important skills and provides opportunities to network with other members from across North America.
ALTS Highlights
Who Should Attend?
Why You Should Attend
Fire Ops 101 (Train-the-Trainer)
New Leadership Seminar for new affiliate leaders
More than a 20 NEW courses, including:
Negotiating the First Contract
Negotiating in Tough Economic Times
Fiduciary Duties
Fire Ground Survival
Effective Communication Skills
Understanding Generational Differences
Capital Stewardship
Effective Leadership: Strength, Purpose, Results
Art of Rebuttal
Communication Training
What is Mediation?
Building a More Effective Union
Using Social Networking Media
Winning a Referendum or Ballot Initiative Campaign
Legislative Issues
Local Union Administration
Costing the Contract
Geographic Information System (GIS) Assessment – Basic
Running a Local Union Election
Understanding Municipal Budgets
Approaches to Workplace Discipline
Whether you are an experienced or new affiliate leader, there is always something to learn. Attend the Affiliate Leadership Training Summit to hear from experienced instructors and gain valuable knowledge from IAFF staff and other pertinent presenters.
Strengthen your union skills and provide tools to help combat the economic crisis.
More than 20 new workshops.
Opportunities to network and share experiences with leaders from across the United States and Canada.
More than 40 skill-based workshops.
High-quality instruction provided by distinguished guest presenters, IAFF staff and the IAFF Partnership Education Program (PEP) instructors.
Customized training for new and experienced leaders from a variety of environments: large and small locals; collective bargaining and non-collective bargaining environments; and federal and industrial locals.
Updates on current issues and trends.
Personal appointments with IAFF staff.
An exhibit center of valuable resources and information about the services provided by the IAFF and other fire service vendors.
