Labor

Union representing Shasta’s election staff calls for resignation of ROV Clint Curtis 

Election employees represented by Teamsters Local 137 have issued a vote of no confidence in Curtis after he responded to his censure with new allegations against staff. Another union representing election employees is expected to issue a vote of no confidence on Monday.

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‘The work I do matters’: California Fish and Wildlife environmental scientists rally for telework and raises

State workers across California have rallied over the past year to protest against Newsom’s mandated RTO, or return to office. A group of environmental scientists based in Redding are part of the fight.

“Something big”: Redding celebrates groundbreaking of Amazon Delivery Site

According to Amazon representatives, the new Redding facility will open its doors in 12 to 16 months. Amazon will employ about 300 workers in a variety of mostly “flex” positions. City officials believe it will be a boon to the city’s economy at large, but little was shared about working conditions, pay, or benefits.

Prosecutors at the District Attorney’s Office Voice Concerns over Working Conditions, Salary

Some attorneys who work for the county’s top prosecutorial office say they can’t continue to work in Shasta much longer without improvements. After stalled labor negotiations, they’re speaking out.

Despite Stalled Contract Negotiations, Shasta’s IHSS Workers Don’t Plan to Strike

More than 4,000 Shasta County community members work for a program known as In-Home Health Services. While IHSS workers are legally allowed to strike once their contract expires, local workers are pursuing other forms of negotiation instead — out of concern for their clients.

Trump Said Cuts Wouldn’t Affect Public Safety. Then He Fired Hundreds of Workers Who Help Fight Wildfires.

The White House and DOGE have sought to eliminate thousands of jobs from the Forest Service. The wildland firefighting force is one of many targets within the agency.

Shasta County’s IHSS Workers are Asking for a Living Wage. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Amidst a County-wide healthcare shortage, more than 4,000 IHSS workers are serving on the frontlines for $18.10 an hour. They're negotiating for more.

What’s A Living Wage? And Do Shasta County’s General Unit Staff Make One?

Almost half of Shasta County's employees have been striking since May 1. They’re asking for a living wage. Here’s what that means. And how the County's wages measure up.

Shasta County Staff Vote To Extend Strike

UPEC Local 792 General Unit staff, which include almost half of Shasta County’s employees will extend their two-week strike through next Tuesday, May 16. That’s the same day the Board of Supervisors plans to hold further discussions related to the labor dispute.

Board Imposes Wage Increase As Strikers Whistle-Blow On High Shasta County Staff Vacancy Rates

Some said that low wages are a significant factor in high staff vacancy levels that are endangering compliance with mandatory State timelines for distributing aid. Scout’s document requests reveal that over the last eleven months Shasta County’s staff vacancy rates have risen to almost 19% as more than 270 Shasta County staff members have left their jobs.