The union representing almost 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia is sounding an alarm on staffing levels “reaching critical” in …
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Ontario launches mental health support program for first responders, public safety workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is investing more than $32 million to provide mental health supports for first responders and public safety personnel, the provincial government …
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Paramedics’ union floats concern over life jackets, but arbitrator sides with County of Frontenac
A fight between paramedics in the County of Frontenac and their employer over the type of personal flotation devices (PFDs) provided has …
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Labour Relations
‘I don’t think they take us seriously’: Sault paramedics stage rally as contract negotiations remain stalled
For the second time in three weeks, members of Unifor Local 1359 held a public rally in Sault Ste. Marie to express …
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Labour Relations
Paramedics in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., reject arbitration, call for return to bargaining table
Paramedics represented by Unifor Local 1359 have rejected arbitration and are calling on the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration …
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Sault Ste. Marie paramedics took to the streets Tuesday afternoon to better inform the public of the challenges they are facing on …
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Funds and training won’t stop current rural paramedic burnout in Manitoba: union
The province said this week they are making investments to get more paramedics working in rural and northern areas, but the president …