Going Direct with CAL FIRE Local 2881

Stronger Together: The Power of Union Engagement

We're back with two more Local 2881 members, both from District X, who are stepping up in the Advanced Leadership Class. In this episode, we talk more about why active participation is essential in the fight for fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. 

Leading with Strength: The Power of Union Leadership

Step into the world of leadership with two Local 2881 members as they attend the Local 2881 Advanced Leadership Class. This episode dives into the key traits of effective leaders and explores why an engaged membership is the foundation of union strength. 

Workers Comp, Part 2

We continue our conversation with Jason and Kevan about navigating workers comp and resources available to L2881 members. Be sure to go back and listen to part 1! 

Workers Comp, Part 1

Join us for a conversation with Kevan Fox from the L2881 Injured Member Liaison (IML) Committee and attorney Jason Wells as we discuss navigating workers comp. 

Episode 19: History of the Union, Part 2

We continue the conversation about the history of the union with former L2881 President Ray Snodgrass and former L2881 State Rank & File Ken Hale. We pick up the conversation at the first MOU and talk about some of the changes and successes we've seen through the years. 

Ep. 18: The History of the Union, Part 1

Join us for the first episode in our history series! Today we are talking with former L2881 President, Ray Snodgrass, and former State Rank & File, Ken Hale. We talk about the beginning of the union through the first contract. 

Retirement and the Union

Join us for a discussion with two of our Chapter Retiree Directors on the preparing for retirement, retirement life, L2881 retiree benefits, how to become an L2881 retiree member and more! 

Open Enrollment and Benefits

Join us for a discussion on the Open Enrollment - important dates to keep in mind, how to change your health benefits, resources, and more! 

What it Means to be an L2881 Union Rep

Join us for a discussion on what it means to be a union rep! This episode was recorded during one of our rep class trainings this year and features some of our rep class trainers. For more information on the rep class or any of our L2881 trainings, visit the member side of the L2881 website. 

Women in CAL FIRE

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!