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 y...
Oct 15th, 2021
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.
Sep 24th, 2021
Episode 6 - Aaron Read & Associates
Introducing Aaron of Aaron Read & Associates, our longtime legislative advocate who works hard for you at the capitol.
Jul 13th, 2021
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 disc...
Jun 18th, 2021
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 Loc...
May 3rd, 2021
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 s...
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 L28...
Feb 26th, 2021
Episode 1 - Introduction and Hot Topics
In our introductory episode, we discuss all things staffing, current political struggles, and our goals for this podcast. President Edwards and VP Pete Munoa give you a raw, unscri...