Going Direct with CAL FIRE Local 2881

Episode 11 - Local 2881 Trainings

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. 

Episode 10 - Podcast Takeover Part2 with Jordan Motta and Sean Edwards

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.

Episode 9 - Podcast Takeover Part 1 with Jordan Motta and Sean Edwards

Episode 8 - Convention recap & looking ahead with President Edwards

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. 

Episode 7 - Update with Labor Attorney Gary Messing

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

Episode 6 - Aaron Read & Associates

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

Episode 5 - Common Resolve featuring CAHP

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. 

Quick update with the L2881 Chief Negotiator

Chief Negotiator and Legal Counsel Gary Messing, is back for a brief discussion with President Tim Edwards on recent events, budgets, and current legislation impacting CAL FIRE Local 2881 members and their families. 

Union Activism, Organizing, and Collective Bargaining

In this episode, President Edwards sits down with IAFF organizer in Strategic Campaigns and Greensboro NC, Local 947 President Dave Coker, and has a candid conversation about his struggles and successes with union activism, organizing, and the importance of keeping labor history alive.

Episode 2 - Current Issues & Actions with the L2881 Attorney

In this episode, CAL FIRE Local 2881 Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Negotiator Gary Messing, talks with President Tim Edwards about the recently filed CalOSHA complaint and what L2881 is doing about the staffing issues. They also touch on the bargaining process and how it works.