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The CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario represents nearly 6,000 paramedics and dispatchers

03/29/2024

03/18/2024

"We’re here to make sure the community is getting the services that they need. Ultimately, that’s why we became paramedics, that’s why we became dispatchers. We want to make sure the community is getting the level of service that they deserve and they’re entitled to, and that’s not happening right now." - CUPE 911 Members

Niagara's Paramedics and Dispatchers are in bargaining right now because they want to deliver the best possible services.

Read the full news story here: https://twitter.com/CACOParamedics/status/1769823064324231225

And join us in sending a message to Region of Niagara here: https://cupe.on.ca/niagaraparamedicsdispatchers/

CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers CUPE Ontario

03/14/2024

The residents of Niagara deserve to have their medical needs met by professional paramedics, dispatchers, and Occupational Therapists, but meeting those needs is becoming increasingly difficult due to the staffing crisis in Emergency Medical Services. 🏥🚑

The fact of the matter is that there is a recruitment and retention crisis in the region and it’s having a direct and devastating impact on the health and safety of residents.

Niagara paramedics and dispatchers are in bargaining now for better working conditions so that they can sustainably support the health and safety of residents.

Send a message of solidarity and support here: https://cupe.on.ca/niagaraparamedicsdispatchers/

03/08/2024

"With a state of emergency declared in Belleville due to the opioid crisis, the city’s paramedics are sounding the alarm and calling for much more to be done.

“We’re seeing an incredible explosion in calls to respond to overdoses and we’re doing our best, but this isn’t sustainable,” said Rob Cunningham, President of CUPE 1842, representing the paramedics of the Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service. “Paramedics are experiencing PTSD, burning out because they’re skipping meal breaks, and stretched thin responding to a range of emergencies, including these complex overdose calls. The reality is we aren’t getting that time to refill our cup before getting out there again to support our community.”"

Read the full release for more: https://cupe.on.ca/the-opioid-crisis-in-belleville-isnt-going-so-lets-fund-services-properly/

CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers CUPE Ontario

01/30/2024

Niagara paramedics, dispatchers, and occupation therapists (CUPE 911 Members) are in bargaining now and led an incredible demonstration to send the employer a message!

They're making it clear that Niagara residents are facing a public healthy emergency.

It's time for Niagara to address the staffing crisis by significantly increasing funding to recruit and retain trained workers.

CUPE Ontario CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers

01/26/2024

Imagine calling 911 and your ambulance is delayed.

CUPE 911 Members CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers CUPE Ontario CUPE SCFP

10/15/2023

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Paramedic Cheryl Kowalik née Kozarichuk from CUPE 911 . To honor their memory and support the family during this difficult time, a memorial fund has been established. Please consider contributing.

Hi my name is Sarah and my best friend of 40 years has been tragically taken away from us … Sarah Purdy needs your support for Cheryl Kowalik née Kozarichuk

10/10/2023

"“We had a banner drawn up to show that it was just supporting the negotiating team, with all the members of CUPE 4911 signed it, and a lot of them are here today,” said Waters.

“We just want to let people from the public of Peterborough know that we’re really looking for a fair contract from the County of Peterborough; that we’re really concerned about retaining and recruiting paramedics.”

CUPE 4911 Peterborough Paramedics is looking for a new contract that is in line with what other municipalities have reached an agreement, noted Waters. This is important to ensure a work-life balance of full-time workers that supports retention and entices current part-time workers to the area to fill in the gap, she added.

“It’s important for public safety. We think it plays a vital role in responding to the community’s needs,” she said. “So, we would like to see staffing in Peterborough be the best that it can be, for the public’s safety.”"

Read the Peterborough Examiner news story here: https://twitter.com/CACOParamedics/status/1711844954522157336

And read our press release here: https://cupe.on.ca/were-uniting-for-a-fair-contract-peterborough-county-city-paramedics-present-a-banner-signed-by-200-people-ahead-of-conciliation/

CUPE Ontario CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers

10/10/2023

"“We had a banner drawn up to show that it was just supporting the negotiating team, with all the members of CUPE 4911 Peterborough Paramedics signed it, and a lot of them are here today,” said Waters.

“We just want to let people from the public of Peterborough know that we’re really looking for a fair contract from the County of Peterborough; that we’re really concerned about retaining and recruiting paramedics.”

CUPE 4911 is looking for a new contract that is in line with what other municipalities have reached an agreement, noted Waters. This is important to ensure a work-life balance of full-time workers that supports retention and entices current part-time workers to the area to fill in the gap, she added.

“It’s important for public safety. We think it plays a vital role in responding to the community’s needs,” she said. “So, we would like to see staffing in Peterborough be the best that it can be, for the public’s safety.”"

CUPE 4911 paramedics have been without a contract since last December

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0 Commerce Valley Drive E Unit 1
Thornhill, ON
L3T7X6

Website

http://911wecantwait.ca/

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