Saturday, August 17, 2019 Local 911 Heads into Negotiations Locals Local 911 Newsletters Sectors Emergency Medical Services The Greater Hamilton Volunteer Firefighters Association (GHVFA) annual general meeting (AGM) was held on June 25, 2019, at the Marriott Hotel in Hamilton. This was an important AGM this year as the GHVFA heads into negotiations for a new collective agreement later this fall. Board members discussed a number of items important to members: Recent unveiling of Hamilton’s Ten Year Service Delivery Plan Success of two-hatter legislation 2019 Ride to Ottawa event for the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation Charity events at the station level Ongoing matters with the department that are being resolved Paul Osborne was reelected and was reappointed as president by the board. The board also welcomed James McLeod from Station 19 who was also elected. James will serve as the local’s secretary and has served as our lead for the 2019 Ride to Ottawa committee. He is a valuable addition to the local board. Previous Next You might be interested in #WomenWednesday - Shandora Threadgould 22 Jul 2026 The Power of Asking for Help 20 Jul 2026 How to Manage an Insecure Leader 16 Jul 2026 Heat of the Moment 13 Jul 2026