Monthly News & Updates

May 2025 | Issue 159

Website Changes

We've made changes to the menu bar of the member side of the L2881 website. The Retirement page can now be accessed directly from the menu bar as well as list of all District/Chapter meetings for the year. The MOU Salary Calculator has been moved under the Resources tab.

If you do not have a website account, you can register HERE.

RJE Scholarships due June 15th! Open to all Local 2881 members or their dependents. Find more information on the RJE page of the member side of the website.



A big Social Media Shoutout to the CAL FIRE Local 2881 San Luis Obispo Chapter! Their Instagram is packed with fantastic content - keep up the amazing work showcasing your chapter!

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The 13th Annual CAL FIRE Benevolent Golf Tournament at Cache Creek was this past month. Thank you to everyone who came out to play and to those who donated items to the raffle and auction. We hope to see you at the 14th annual event next year!

AB 13838

Last month, Local 2881 members joined hundreds of firefighters from across California to advocate for bill AB 1383 (McKinnor). This proposed legislation focuses on enhancing the current retirement law for public employees, with updates including:


  • Reducing the retirement age of public safety personnel to 55. Current age is 57.
  • Adjust the pensionable compensation cap to align with the IRS compensation cap.
  • Create a safety plan option that provides a 3% @ 55 formula (subject to bargaining).


This is what solidarity looks like. This is the power of unity in action. Together, we are stronger.


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Check out this cool video shoutout from Guy Fieri, celebrating A Toast to Heroes!


L2881 Board Meetings



All members in good standing are able to attend L2881 Board Meetings. The remaining dates for 2025 are:



July 7-10, 2025

September 9-11, 2025

December 1-3, 2025

Wishing all of our Local 2881 moms a Happy Mother's Day!




Have you been on Union U lately? We've got new videos: Grievance v. Complaint and How to File a Grievance.


Other videos in the Union U library include:

  • How to Read your Paystub series
  • The L2881 Resolution Process
  • L2881 Elections
  • Membership Application
  • L2881 Orientation video


and more! View all videos on the Union U page of the L2881 member side of the website.


You Local 2881 membership includes Personal Exposure Reporting from CPF. Here you can document exposures to toxins that can produce job-related illness. Learn more below.

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CalPERS Member Education


Take advantage of member events and classes to learn about your benefits and plan for retirement. Subscribe to the Member Education Bulletin to be notified of upcoming educational opportunities including upcoming educational videos.

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