Federal wildland firefighters secure permanent pay raise, but work is ‘far from over’
Podcast:Federal Drive with Tom Temin Published On: Fri Mar 21 2025 Description: After years of pushing for reforms, federal wildland firefighters have just secured a permanent pay increase. Part of the continuing resolution Congress passed this week included legislation to create a new pay system for front line workers. But federal union leaders are still looking at a number of other challenges facing wild land firefighters here with the latest Federal News Network's Drew Friedman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices