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Inmate California firefighters could see wage increase under proposed bill
A proposed California bill could increase pay for inmate firefighters housed in county jails and state prisons. Assembly Bill 247, if approved, would require jail inmates assigned to work active fire scenes to be paid $19 hourly.
California lawmakers may give inmate firefighters a raise
Inmate firefighters housed in California's county jails and state prisons would earn an hourly wage of up to $19 under legislation being considered by state lawmakers.
CA Inmate Firefighters to Get Pay Hike if Bill Passes
More than 1,100 inmates in the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation — a group that has historically made up 30% of the California wildfire force — helped battle the Palisades and Eaton fires. They currently earn $5.80 to $10.24 a day, according to the department’s website.
California lawmakers consider legislation to give inmate firefighters a raise
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- California lawmakers are considering giving a raise to inmate firefighters under new legislation. Assembly Bill 247 aims to raise the hourly wage of inmates to $19 when they are assigned to an active fire incident. They currently earn $5-10 a day.
Bill to increase pay for incarcerated firefighters in California
A new bill authored by Southern California Lawmakers to increase pay for incarcerated firefighters in California.
Inmate firefighters could see possible pay raise
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan introduced a bill that would give inmate firefighters a pay raise.
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