Going Direct with CAL FIRE Local 2881

Last month we talked with four women in CAL FIRE about the perspective women bring to the fire service and the unique challenges they might face. We hope you enjoy the discussion!

Join VP Pete Munoa, District II VP Nick Garcia, District X VP Patrick Walker and the Honor Guard Commander Chris Bruno as they talk about the Membership Support class how the Union assists its members in times of need.

Guest host Sean Edwards is back, leading a discussion with President Tim Edwards, District I VP Josh Smith, and former District 10 Deputy VP Jeremy Salizzoni.

In the first episode of 2023, President Edwards sits down with District II VP Nick Garcia and District III VP Brad Niven to talk about the different union trainings offered by Local 2881.

Listen to part 2 of the conversation President Edwards had with Chapter Directors Jordan Motta and Sean Edwards. Note, the bargaining update provided in the episode is still the most current update as of today, 7/27/22.

In the first episode of 2022, you get a recap on our annual convention and President Edwards gives a vaccine update and gets frank on negotiations and staffing. We also hear from your new State Rank & File Director Peter Boctor.

President Tim Edwards talks with your labor attorney and Chief Legal Counsel, Gary Messing, about current issues and updates that affect our members.

Introducing Aaron of Aaron Read & Associates, our longtime legislative advocate who works hard for you at the capitol.

In this episode, we are joined by California Association of Highway Patrolmen President Rick LaBeske and their Chief Executive Officer and Chief Negotiator Carrie Lane as they discuss a variety of topics surrounding bargaining, pay parity, and similarities and differences between our labor organizations.