/labor-issues Labor & Union Issues en-US Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-quit-your-crappy-ems-job Find your dream EMS job, by first quitting your crappy EMS employer Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:34:09 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-quit-your-crappy-ems-job /ems-advocacy/articles/5-ways-to-deal-with-a-horrible-ems-boss-XmKI0Q0k7gecL4zj/ 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? Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:34:01 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/5-ways-to-deal-with-a-horrible-ems-boss-XmKI0Q0k7gecL4zj/ /labor-issues/n-c-leaders-meet-over-contract-disputes-between-medic-and-fire-departments As agreements near expiration, MEDIC is renegotiating EMS response roles with Charlotte-area fire departments, sparking debate over county funding Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:02:11 GMT /labor-issues/n-c-leaders-meet-over-contract-disputes-between-medic-and-fire-departments /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ What happens if EMS providers who use marijuana safely and legally test positive days later in violation of policies? Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:06:00 GMT /ems-products/consulting-management-and-legal-services/articles/marijuana-laws-why-medics-should-just-say-no-5zT1M5DwKghMiask/ /hospital/mass-hospital-system-cuts-paramedic-positions-due-to-state-regulations Southcoast Health cut paramedic positions at all six urgent care locations, citing state regulations that limit their scope of practice, resulting in 10 layoffs Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:07:13 GMT /hospital/mass-hospital-system-cuts-paramedic-positions-due-to-state-regulations /labor-issues/union-demands-improvements-after-patient-shoots-himself-inside-n-y-hospital 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 Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:26:08 GMT /labor-issues/union-demands-improvements-after-patient-shoots-himself-inside-n-y-hospital /mental-health/its-extremely-taxing-unions-highlight-mental-health-challenges-for-n-y-first-responders 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 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:30:00 GMT /mental-health/its-extremely-taxing-unions-highlight-mental-health-challenges-for-n-y-first-responders /coronavirus-COVID-19/former-wash-first-responders-appeal-covid-19-vaccine-refusal-lawsuit-decision Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a "scorched-earth" enforcement policy Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:16:18 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/former-wash-first-responders-appeal-covid-19-vaccine-refusal-lawsuit-decision /labor-issues/cleveland-ems-union-pushes-mayor-for-more-paramedics Cleveland paramedics and EMTs are arguing that the mayor’s proposed budget fails to address staffing shortages Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:36:56 GMT /labor-issues/cleveland-ems-union-pushes-mayor-for-more-paramedics /ems-management/n-m-fire-chief-at-odds-with-union-city-council-over-paramedic-staffing Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo said the plan to have two medics on ambulances hinders efforts to increase overall paramedic coverage citywide Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:59:31 GMT /ems-management/n-m-fire-chief-at-odds-with-union-city-council-over-paramedic-staffing /labor-issues/nurses-at-ore-hospitals-end-strike-after-6-weeks The changes under the approved deal include more retroactive pay for Providence nurses whose contracts expired before December 2024 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:45:21 GMT /labor-issues/nurses-at-ore-hospitals-end-strike-after-6-weeks /ems-management/definitely-a-no-confidence-feeling-honolulu-ems-directors-leadership-questioned-making-future-uncertain One employee claimed the dire situation caused workers to “quiet quit," doing the bare minimum on the job Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:21:19 GMT /ems-management/definitely-a-no-confidence-feeling-honolulu-ems-directors-leadership-questioned-making-future-uncertain /labor-issues/ill-firefighters-union-protests-change-to-ambulance-staffing The Country Club Hills Fire Department Local 2720 stated it disagrees with the requirement of one paramedic and one EMT on an ambulance Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:01:43 GMT /labor-issues/ill-firefighters-union-protests-change-to-ambulance-staffing /9-11/fdny-union-reclassifies-deaths-of-retired-members-as-9-11-related-deaths The Uniformed Firefighters Association stated that the two members had served at Ground Zero Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:59:54 GMT /9-11/fdny-union-reclassifies-deaths-of-retired-members-as-9-11-related-deaths /labor-issues/utah-ski-patrollers-win-in-strike-against-biggest-u-s-resort Vail Resorts acceded to key demands from Park City Ski Patrollers, ending a nearly two-week strike Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /labor-issues/utah-ski-patrollers-win-in-strike-against-biggest-u-s-resort /labor-issues/ore-hospitals-prepare-patient-transfers-as-5-000-nurses-doctors-strike Thousands of health professionals at Providence Health & Services in Portland are striking for better compensation, working conditions and staffing Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:58:29 GMT /labor-issues/ore-hospitals-prepare-patient-transfers-as-5-000-nurses-doctors-strike /labor-issues/nyc-ems-union-urges-members-to-transfer-due-to-congestion-fee 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 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:49:26 GMT /labor-issues/nyc-ems-union-urges-members-to-transfer-due-to-congestion-fee /9-11/union-furious-after-congress-drops-9-11-healthcare-funding-from-budget Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program through 2040 was eliminated in the stopgap bill to fund the federal government Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:55:18 GMT /9-11/union-furious-after-congress-drops-9-11-healthcare-funding-from-budget /labor-issues/n-y-ems-personnel-receive-retroactive-pay-increase Officials in Lockport reached a deal with the firefighters' union to increase pay for EMTs, Critical Care workers and paramedics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:30:41 GMT /labor-issues/n-y-ems-personnel-receive-retroactive-pay-increase /labor-issues/pittsburgh-ems-clinches-contract-deal-with-raises-and-new-benefits Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:33:12 GMT /labor-issues/pittsburgh-ems-clinches-contract-deal-with-raises-and-new-benefits /labor-issues/union-representing-chicago-firefighters-medics-issues-no-confidence-vote-on-leadership Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:08:44 GMT /labor-issues/union-representing-chicago-firefighters-medics-issues-no-confidence-vote-on-leadership /recruitment-and-retention/will-they-come-back-ga-county-hopes-signing-bonus-will-reverse-ems-resignations Dougherty County EMS has seen nearly 20 resignations in three months where personnel left for better pay in places with a lower call volume Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:45:28 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/will-they-come-back-ga-county-hopes-signing-bonus-will-reverse-ems-resignations /paramedic-chief/n-h-ems-chief-resigns-over-cost-to-family-due-to-long-hours-stress Cheshire EMS Chief Charles McMurrer was appointed in June and is the second EMS chief to leave in two years Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:16:57 GMT /paramedic-chief/n-h-ems-chief-resigns-over-cost-to-family-due-to-long-hours-stress /ems-management/ind-county-officials-approve-extended-contract-with-new-ambulance-service Heartland Ambulance Service will now operate in Clark County for three years, replacing New Chapel EMS Sat, 23 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT /ems-management/ind-county-officials-approve-extended-contract-with-new-ambulance-service /labor-issues/mass-amr-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-avoid-strike Disagreements over a "picket line clause" regarding emergency responses had led to a planned strike on Sunday Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:35:23 GMT /labor-issues/mass-amr-union-reach-tentative-deal-to-avoid-strike /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-quit-your-crappy-ems-job Find your dream EMS job, by first quitting your crappy EMS employer Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:34:09 GMT /emt-ems-paramedic-jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-quit-your-crappy-ems-job /labor-issues/mass-amr-medics-emts-prepare-to-strike-over-response-clause-in-contract-involving-picket-lines 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 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:47:22 GMT /labor-issues/mass-amr-medics-emts-prepare-to-strike-over-response-clause-in-contract-involving-picket-lines /ems-advocacy/articles/5-ways-to-deal-with-a-horrible-ems-boss-XmKI0Q0k7gecL4zj/ 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? Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:34:01 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/5-ways-to-deal-with-a-horrible-ems-boss-XmKI0Q0k7gecL4zj/ /labor-issues/mass-amr-medics-emts-prepare-to-strike-over-response-clause-in-contract-involving-picket-lines 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 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:47:22 GMT /labor-issues/mass-amr-medics-emts-prepare-to-strike-over-response-clause-in-contract-involving-picket-lines /safety/union-warns-texas-fire-ems-crews-after-arrest-of-tren-de-aragua-gang-members The San Antonio union president urged firefighters and medics to “keep your heads on a swivel and watch your six” after the arrests of Venezuelan gang members Thu, 10 Oct 2024 14:37:45 GMT /safety/union-warns-texas-fire-ems-crews-after-arrest-of-tren-de-aragua-gang-members /ems-management/definitely-a-no-confidence-feeling-honolulu-ems-directors-leadership-questioned-making-future-uncertain One employee claimed the dire situation caused workers to “quiet quit," doing the bare minimum on the job Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:21:19 GMT /ems-management/definitely-a-no-confidence-feeling-honolulu-ems-directors-leadership-questioned-making-future-uncertain /ems-management/texas-officials-fire-ems-director-over-lack-of-volunteers-ot-costs-and-responding-to-calls Jeff Davis County EMS Chief Peggy Fonseca was escorted out of the courthouse over what she called a "witch hunt" about staffing and leadership Fri, 17 May 2024 13:33:42 GMT /ems-management/texas-officials-fire-ems-director-over-lack-of-volunteers-ot-costs-and-responding-to-calls /fire-ems/texas-city-considers-dropping-medstar-switching-to-fire-based-ems Officials in Fort Worth recommended a fire-based EMS system as the solution to overhaul the city's EMS Wed, 01 May 2024 14:53:29 GMT /fire-ems/texas-city-considers-dropping-medstar-switching-to-fire-based-ems