Labor & Union Issues
The labor and union issues topic brings together a range of relevant news, articles and resources for EMS personnel and agencies.
A growing population with more chronically ill patients and budget pressures demands all EMS agencies work diligently to provide appropriate services to their community
The ‘Ban the Box’ campaign, as well as EEOC guidance, needs to be considered when asking applicants to disclose criminal convictions
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
A total of 2,226 union members voted, with 1,444 voting to uphold the endorsement and 782 voting to rescind it; the city’s Black firefighters’ organization sued IAFF Local 22 over the endorsement last week
Fort Lee EMT and former Harding Township Police Officer Thomas Trommelen said he was pressured to quit his EMS job and ultimately fired from the police department, despite being allowed to work in EMS previously
St. Louis, which has seen more paramedics leave in the last two years than it has hired, is struggling to hire and retain personnel in what is on track to be the deadliest year in city history
Ogdensburg Firefighter-EMT Brian L. Kirby was issued a criminal summons in connection with the alleged incident during a union protest against City Manager and acting Fire Chief Stephen P. Jellie
Five EMS providers at the Astoria station have tested positive; union officials warned that the department may not be prepared for a second wave
The Pflugerville Professional Firefighters Association said the new district is necessary due to call volumes nearly doubling over the past year
Philadelphia Firefighters and Paramedics Union IAFF Local 22 members gathered outside union headquarters to voice their opposition at a meeting
The city of Mattoon plans to enter into an agreement with Mattoon Firefighters Local 691 to allow newly hired firefighters to EMTs instead of paramedics
Alameda County EMS providers employed by Falck are protesting what they say are pay levels significantly lower than those seen in neighboring counties
The IAFF Local 22 president criticized national union heads for endorsing Biden last April “without ... the consideration of the rank and file IAFF membership”
The billing of fees issued to insurance companies for medical care rendered by Vallejo firefighters was suspended until further notice after patients mistook fee notices for bills
First responders will be presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on-duty if there is an outbreak at their workplace
Houston’s firefighters’ union said in a statement that the incident is a sign of neglect by city officials
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
FDNY EMS Local 257 President Oren Barzilay said the city’s plan to eliminate hundreds of EMS positions will put lives at risk
Reedy Creek Fire Department employees are fighting the department’s policy forcing them to use their personal sick leave if they are infected
St. Petersburg fire union officials voiced concerns about the safety of firefighters and paramedics responding to some calls without police protection
The newly-approved contract is a win for Cleveland’s EMS union following a years-long legal battle and protests
EMS providers deployed to New York allege they were subject to overly strict rules and not paid what they were promised
McLaren Bay Region officials said nonprofit Medstar Ambulance intends to operate from the hospital’s former EMS stations
An EMT and three paramedics allege they were subjected to retaliation after speaking out about COVID-19 concerns
Dozens of FDNY members spoke in a demonstration on Sunday, and an FDNY engine honked in support of a group of protesters on Saturday night
Cleveland’s EMS union condemned the attack on the vehicle trying to reach a patient
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
Maumee Paramedic Dawn Sniadecki filed a complaint over the 5% pay decrease for all city employees
Some healthcare personnel and other essential workers are questioning why the plan was made exclusive to first responders
Frustration mounts as small print delays the HEROES Act, and presents a dual standard for provider benefits for the fallen
During a video testimony to the U.S. House’s coronavirus committee, FDNY EMT Diana Wilson said the government had failed first responders
Sen. Cory Booker lauded EMS providers in a conference call Friday and said he “1,000%" agreed with a proposed 12-week hazard pay plan
The presidents of the Uniformed Firefighters Association and Uniformed EMTs, Paramedics & Fire Inspectors strongly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio’s comments
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