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politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nevada Senators and Tester Push for Fair Pay Protection for Wildland Firefighters"

Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen are urging senate leadership to include a permanent salary increase for wildland firefighters in any government-funded package, as the funding that previously increased their pay is set to expire on September 30. The senators emphasized the vulnerability of Nevada to wildfires and the importance of maintaining sustainable and acceptable pay rates for these firefighters.

via KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas|

#federal-funding #legislative-action #nevada

labor-and-employment2 years ago•5 min saved

"Firefighters Demand Fair Pay and Benefits Amidst Staffing Crisis"

Thousands of federal wildland firefighters employed by the U.S. Forest Service are considering leaving their jobs due to persistently low wages and poor benefits. The National Federation of Federal Employees warns that 30% to 50% of these firefighters could resign without a permanent pay increase. Many firefighters have already left for better-paying positions at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Lawmakers have introduced bills to address the issue, but without a permanent solution, the federal firefighting workforce could dwindle, exacerbating the risk of wildfires. The Forest Service has struggled to fill vacancies in recent years, and federal firefighters are paid significantly less than their state counterparts.

via NBC News|

#benefits #labor-and-employment #pay-increase