Labor & Union Issues
The labor and union issues topic brings together a range of relevant news, articles and resources for EMS personnel and agencies.
The EMS Counts Act would update federal labor statistics to include EMS providers who also serve as firefighters
What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies?
There are great EMS employers out there, but finding them takes time, and the willingness to take risks on the unknown
Thirty unionized EMTs and paramedics plan to strike after Fremont County moved toward replacing Frontier Ambulance with Cody Regional Health, a change that would end their collective bargaining rights
Portsmouth adopted rules to fully implement collective bargaining nearly three years after first authorizing it, establishing bargaining units for firefighters, police and other city employees
Former Bellingham firefighters, EMTs, police officers and other city employees fired for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review their case
Palm Bay officials found the lieutenant falsified clinical documentation and inaccurately reported hours and patient contacts in a paramedic program
Grapevine firefighters cited concerns over staffing, fire response capabilities, communication and morale after department changes replaced an engine with an EMS-focused squad
The union censured Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess over the prosecution of a paramedic and an Annapolis alderman over opposition to additional EMS staffing
The union unanimously censured Gov. Abigail Spanberger after she vetoed legislation that would have expanded collective bargaining rights for firefighters, EMS personnel and other public employees
Federal mediation is scheduled as Hunter’s Ambulance Service union leaders seek limits on mandated shifts
The 31-year veteran resigned less than a year before pension eligibility after officials said his second government job violated the city’s Home Rule Charter
Fort Worth union leaders say paramedic shortages and proposed staffing cuts could reduce patient care, while the city disputes public safety claims
Supporters submitted more than 6,200 signatures to block Salisbury’s repeal of collective bargaining rights for firefighters, police officers and other city employees
House Bill 5446 would let rural and semi-rural ambulance services use part-time employees, along with volunteers and paid-on-call staff, to help improve staffing and response times
A payroll audit found more than 200 Manatee County EMS employees were underpaid over nine months because overtime was calculated incorrectly
A San Jose fire engineer collected more than $1 million in overtime pay since 2023 as staffing shortages, rising call volume and paramedic vacancies continue to drive overtime costs
The union representing Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs is calling for Chief Marty Scheerer’s removal, citing staffing shortages and morale concerns
A federal appeals court ruled that Bellingham’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees did not violate the Constitution
Supporters launched a petition drive for a special referendum after the Salisbury City Council voted to repeal collective bargaining rights for more than 200 municipal employees
Lee County commissioners voted to negotiate with FirstHealth after talks with MedEx fell through ahead of a June 30 contract deadline
Longtime Queens Paramedic Michael Greco takes over Local 2507 as the union pushes for a new city contract, pay parity and workplace safety
A 20% contract increase between Grant County Fire District 3 and Columbia EMS raises annual funding to about $256K while adding new reporting requirements
A Sedgwick County paramedic will not face discipline after using medical equipment intended for humans to try to save a police dog killed in the line of duty
Annapolis mayor’s FY2027 plan would staff a fifth ambulance during high-demand hours as EMS calls make up nearly three-quarters of department responses
Critics say repealing union rights for Salisbury police, firefighters and other employees could deepen staffing shortages and threaten public safety as city leaders cite mounting financial strain
Two EMTs suffered head and facial injuries, while three colleagues were hurt forcing entry to reach them during the chaotic response
The Hennepin EMS union warns of burnout and a potential exodus as records show paramedics repeatedly falling below minimum staffing levels while 911 calls climb
The Grapevine City Council approved a $325,000 first-responder squad truck and the closing of Engine 1, saying the shift matches rising EMS demand
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