US firefighting faces mass resignations as Congress stalls
US confronts more wildfires with federal firefighters as they beg for wage increases in Congress
Source: independent.co.uk
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Colorado's Joe Neguse pushes for boost in firefighter pay | Colorado In DC
The president of the National Federation of Federal Employees Randy Erwin said that if the bill doesn't pass in time, federal firefighters could see their base pay drop by up to 50%, costing some as much as $20,000.
Source: coloradopolitics.com
Colorado lawmaker introduces bipartisan measure to increase federal firefighters pay
Colorado Rep. Joe Neguse (D) on Tuesday introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that aims to both increase the salaries of federal wildland fighters and bolster wildfire preparedness. The Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act would seek to augment recruitment efforts, strengthen worker retention and improve employee well-being in a high-risk profession. But if the bill fails to pass within…
Source: yahoo.com
Bennet Calls on Congress to Support Federal Firefighters
Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement Wednesday regarding a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) hearing on the Wildland Firefighter Paycheck
Source: themountainmail.com
Joe Neguse introduces bill boost wildland firefighters pay | Subscriber Content
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse thinks it's past time federal wildland firefighters get the pay and benefits they deserve.
Source: gazette.com