The union representing thousands of paramedics, dispatchers, and call takers in British Columbia is warning about potential job action after it says …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Leeds and Grenville paramedics awarded 10.5% wage increase over three years
An interest arbitration board has awarded paramedics in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville wage increases totalling 10.5 per cent over …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Quebec paramedics, ambulance technicians to strike Dec. 24 but keep essential service
Workers for nearly 40 ambulance services across Quebec are planning an unlimited strike beginning Christmas Eve. The 39 unions are associated with …
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Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, have a new four-year contract. The Health Sciences Association of Alberta says after …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals to vote on mediated agreement
Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, are set to vote on a new mediator recommended contract after bargaining resumed …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
PEI offers free tuition to nursing, paramedic students who commit to two years
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrince Edward Island is covering full tuition costs for students entering licensed practical nursing and paramedicine programs in exchange for a two-year …
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Employment LawFeatured
Ontario paramedic shouldn’t have been fired over Israel comments: union, law experts
By Sharif Hassan The Centre for Free Expression is calling for the reinstatement of a York Region paramedic whose union says she was …
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FeaturedLabour RelationsLabour Shortages
B.C. paramedics say staffing nears ‘critical’ levels, affecting response times
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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FeaturedMental Health
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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Labour RelationsWorkplace Safety & OHS
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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