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This bill, known as the Fight for Firefighters Act of 2025, requires the Department of Human Resources, State Personnel Board, and other relevant state agencies to transition seasonal firefighters currently classified as Firefighter I within the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to a permanent firefighter employment classification. The bill mandates that this transition process must include good faith negotiations between the employees' exclusive representative (union) and the state employer, covering important employment details such as wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. This proposed legislation aims to provide more job stability for seasonal firefighters by creating a pathway to permanent employment status. The bill builds upon existing law, specifically the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act, which already grants certain employment rights to firefighters, including temporary and seasonal workers at CAL FIRE.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

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