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The
latest edition of the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters
"Professional Services Profile" describes
Michael O'Lear's background as "extraordinary."
That
might actually be an understatement. O'Lears, MAFF's
Director, brings to the organization a family legacy
of three generations of both public safety service and
union involvement. His wealth of personal and professional
experience, along with the valuable insights that have
been woven into his heritage, uniquely qualify him for
the role.
A
bold declaration? Well, consider the following points:
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He
is a veteran Macomb Township Fire fighter and EMT; |
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He
was a leader in the effort to establish MAFF as
his local association's union; |
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He
negotiated two contracts for the Macomb Township
Fire Fighters Association/MAFF while chairman of
the group; |
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His
father is a former president of the Centerline fire
fighters union; |
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His
mother was an active participant in union affairs
throughout her years as an employee of the Centerline
School District; |
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His
wife is a union officer in another school district; |
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His
brother is a former president of the Sterling Heights
fire fighters union; |
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His
son is a fire fighter and a union member. |
All
of these facts certainly add up to an amazing set of
credentials. However, O'Lear asserts, what counts most
is what they add up to in terms of serving MAFF's members.
"From
my own years of experience, I know what it means to
be a public safety professional and an active union
officer," he said. "Meanwhile, both my heart
and my mind always have been involved in public safety
service and labor relations participation.
"I'm
proud to say that these values are my family's tradition.
I'm equally proud to put them to work on behalf of all
members."
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