Labor & Union Issues
The labor and union issues topic brings together a range of relevant news, articles and resources for EMS personnel and agencies.
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Protecting yourself from verbal abuse from a patient is one thing, but what if it’s coming from someone who is supposed to be your support network?
As agreements near expiration, MEDIC is renegotiating EMS response roles with Charlotte-area fire departments, sparking debate over county funding
Southcoast Health cut paramedic positions at all six urgent care locations, citing state regulations that limit their scope of practice, resulting in 10 layoffs
Catholic Health is increasing security at Mercy Hospital Buffalo after a patient shot himself, adding a second armed guard for 24/7 emergency department protection
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
Cleveland paramedics and EMTs are arguing that the mayor’s proposed budget fails to address staffing shortages
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo said the plan to have two medics on ambulances hinders efforts to increase overall paramedic coverage citywide
The changes under the approved deal include more retroactive pay for Providence nurses whose contracts expired before December 2024
One employee claimed the dire situation caused workers to “quiet quit,” doing the bare minimum on the job
The Country Club Hills Fire Department Local 2720 stated it disagrees with the requirement of one paramedic and one EMT on an ambulance
The Uniformed Firefighters Association stated that the two members had served at Ground Zero
Vail Resorts acceded to key demands from Park City Ski Patrollers, ending a nearly two-week strike
Thousands of health professionals at Providence Health & Services in Portland are striking for better compensation, working conditions and staffing
An advisory was sent to the city’s 270 EMTs and paramedics assigned to the three EMS stations in Midtown and Lower Manhattan to transfer out of the borough
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040 was eliminated in the stopgap bill to fund the federal government
Officials in Lockport reached a deal with the firefighters’ union to increase pay for EMTs, Critical Care workers and paramedics
Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures
Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021
Dougherty County EMS has seen nearly 20 resignations in three months where personnel left for better pay in places with a lower call volume
Cheshire EMS Chief Charles McMurrer was appointed in June and is the second EMS chief to leave in two years
Heartland Ambulance Service will now operate in Clark County for three years, replacing New Chapel EMS
Disagreements over a “picket line clause” regarding emergency responses had led to a planned strike on Sunday
The Teamsters president representing AMR employees said “negotiations are a total package,” when asked about the clause along with a 35% pay increase and other benefits
Allegany County officials made offers to EMS personnel laid off this summer due to a $2M deficit
The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and the Bureau of Fire are at odds over firefighters taking over patient transports and rescues
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