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Olympic Mountain Lodge #23 is currently accepting applications for Active and Associate Membership. We are also looking for family members interested in starting our Lodge Auxiliary Contact us to apply for membership questions |
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Labor Services Grand Lodge Labor Services The Labor Services Division provides a comprehensive set of resources and services designed to ensure that no officer goes to the bargaining table alone. In addition, we provide assistance to your lodge to obtain the right to become your bargaining agent or to try to influence the public officials who determine your hours, wages, terms and other conditions of employment. Washington State Lodge Labor Services The Labor Coalition is an independent organization available to every law enforcement agency labor group in the State of Washington. It's purpose is that of negotiating with an organization's employer, a collective bargaining agreement and includes interest arbitration in the event that a successful negotiated contract is not obtained. Contracts will be negotiated by the organizations elected contract negotiators and a knowledgeable police labor attorney retained by the FOP Labor Coalition.
Any police guild, or association who is a affiliated with the Fraternal Order of Police, because it's members are active FOP. The guild or association would have to use the FOP Labor Coalition as it's sole collective bargaining agent to retain the services of the Labor Coalition's attorneys. The individual guild or association remains independent and is not affiliated with any organized labor union.
FOP Associates The FOPA is a civilian affiliate of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP). Our members are friends and families of law enforcement Officers, responsible and respected business persons, professional men and women, and citizens from all walks of life—people willing to devote a portion of their time and efforts toward assisting the various law enforcement agencies of our communities, states and nation. The FOPA is an organization formed for the purpose of increasing our understanding of the rights, duties and problems of law enforcement officers; of fostering respect for them; and of bettering conditions under which they serve society. We accomplish this through public relations, as well as legislative and educational efforts. It is our aim and objective to support law enforcement throughout our country in every way possible. We believe that Law is the safeguard to freedom, and it is our duty to defend it. The FOPA's interests revolve around law enforcement and the men and women that have dedicated their lives to the protection of ours. The FOPA actively supports legislation, charitable causes, and all law enforcement efforts on a local, state and national level. Auxillary The Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary is an ancillary organization of law enforcement officers. The Auxiliary is the only national support organization of its kind. The Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary was organized to unite families of members of the Fraternal Order of Police; to promote their welfare socially, morally and intellectually; and to encourage them in all things pertaining to their good. In 1920, a group of wives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania police officers gathered to discuss issues concerning their husbands and their jobs. This was the birth of the first "FOP Ladies Auxiliary." In 1985, membership eligibility that originally allowed only females as members was extended to family members (18 years of age or older) of any member of the Fraternal Order of Police. In 1987, the name of the organization was changed, dropping the word "Ladies" to reflect the growth in membership of the organization. |
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Active Membership is open to all full time law enforcement officers, regardless of rank. All municipal, county, federal and military officers are eligible for membership. Associate Membership is extended to individuals associated with Law Enforcement. FOP membership provides each member access to an organization that supports fraternalism among law enforcement professionals, along with numerous benefits that accompany affiliation with a national organization of over 318,000 police officers. Your local lodge is a fraternal organization made up of law enforcement officers from the local community. The local lodge is an independent body in the conduct of its own affairs. The local lodge officers are elected from the membership of the lodge. Each local lodge has is own set of Constitution and By-laws approved by the National Constitution and By-laws Committee. Each lodge is a member of the State Lodge and is represented at the state board meetings and conferences by state trustees and delegates elected by the local lodge. Lodge #23 dues are $72.00 per year. This includes the Grand Lodge and State Lodge per Capita taxes. The remainder goes toward operating costs, events, scholarships, etc. Some of the benefits include; The Washington State FOP Legal Defense Plan has been in existence since July 2004, and provides the same coverage as the Grand Lodge Plan. The Plan is operated and overseen by the Labor Coalition Board. Effective July 1, 2004, the WAFOP Legal Defense Plan participation fees will be $15.00 per month, payable by direct draft or credit card. For more information regarding the FOP Legal Defense Plan go to; www.wafop.com. The national F.O.P. Journal is a professional law enforcement publication provide to each member. The journal supplies a wide range of articles, reports, legislation, and news to its members. Disability Insurance The Washington State Lodge has formed the Western States Police Insurance company and provides the opportunity for FOP members to purchase disability coverage for competitive rates.
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