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NY officials pledge to continue EMS service if strike occurs

The two sides remain far apart on wages and employee benefits

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — With a strike set to begin in a little over a week, executives at Rural/Metro Medical Services of Western New York are hoping to avoid a work stoppage but plan to continue coverage of emergency medical services.

Teamsters Local 375 on Friday issued a 10-day notice to strike on July 16. The notice came days after workers voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposed labor agreement by a margin of 99 percent.

In a media release issued today, Rural/Metro Division General Manager Jay Smith said the company remains committed to negotiating a fair deal.

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