[Venturer]

I believe most Departments consider Battalion Chiefs to be Management and do not allow them to remain active in the Union.

I know mine did.

[jazusamo]

I believe most Departments consider Battalion Chiefs to be Management and do not allow them to remain active in the Union.

Exactly right. BC's are management and as such do not belong in the union. If Las Vegas FF are IAFF they are affiliated with the AFL-CIO and the thug Trumka will be going for every body they can possibly get with support of the thug in the WH.