"I see them as heroes”: Kim Kardashian supports pay bump for incarcerated L.A. firefighters
SalonKim Kardashian is using her platform to fight for fair wages for incarcerated firefighters working to protect Los Angeles, as fires continue to engulf the city. "Hundreds of incarcerated firefighters get paid almost nothing, risk their lives, some have died, to prove to the community that they have changed and are now first responders. Gavin Newsom to raise their pay so it's “a rate that honors a human being risking their life to save our lives and homes.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, while Kardashian has highlighted their low pay, The Department of Corrections website said that wages for these first responders can include "a bonus dollar per hour in time of an active emergency." Alongside the bonus for emergencies, “Depending on skill level, conservation camp incarcerated fire crew members earn between $5.80 and $10.24 per day, paid by CDCR,” the website said.
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California wildfire: Kim Kardashian demands pay raise for firefighters, $1 per hour since 1984
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