From CalMatters: Facing a mental health crisis, Cal Fire crews sought less of a workload. But they have to wait two years under their new contract.
Become a KPBS sponsor“It’s highly frustrating to my membership that we were not able to solidify something more solid,” Edwards said.
The contract establishes a labor-management committee to meet regularly to discuss workweek reductions and other issues.contains a clause that could void the reductions if the state declares a fiscal emergency and the general fund cannot support the cost. In an emailed response to questions, Tyler said mental health issues are being addressed in the agency’s next strategic plan, which is currently under revision. He said there are ways other than shorter workweeks to reduce work-related stress, noting that independent of the collective bargaining process, the state added 1,500 Cal Fire positions in fiscal year 2022-23 and nearly 200 so-called relief staffing positions — new hires —for the current fiscal year.
The contract awarded an immediate 2.5% pay increase last month, a 2% raise in January and another 2% in June.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fire at vacant West Side house prompts warnings about fire safetySan Antonio firefighters are concerned that a predicted cold snap could lead to more fires such as one inside a vacant West Side home Friday morning. Homeless people are believed to have started it.
Read more »
Congress passes fire safety bill following deadly Bronx high-rise fireThe legislation would let the U.S. Fire Administration send safety specialists to help investigate major fires.
Read more »
California firefighters get shorter workweeks — but not for 2 yearsFacing a mental health crisis, Cal Fire crews sought less of a workload. But they have to wait two years under their new contract.
Read more »
Cal/OSHA board votes to end mandatory pay for workers with COVID-19California will stop making companies pay employees who can't work because they caught the coronavirus while on the job.
Read more »
Cal Maritime Rocked by Sexual Harassment, Rape Claims From Trans Students, WomenAccording to a report, the misconduct has been happening for years, both on campus and during training cruises that last several weeks in the sea.
Read more »
Mentor Fire Department's 'Rescue the Needy' donation drive going strong 28 years laterOver the course of 28 years the Rescue the Needy donation drive has raised more than $150,000, plus tons of food items donated directly to the Salvation Army.
Read more »