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Stock image of a ShandsCair EMS helicopter

Jun. 13, 2024

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Off-duty Florida paramedics win Never Quit Awards for rescuing tornado victims

The damage left behind by several powerful tornadoes that ripped through northwestern Florida back in January are a reminder that, in the

Off-duty Florida paramedics win Never Quit Awards for rescuing tornado victims

Jun. 13, 2024

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AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week

This week is EMS Week, a time to honor the bravery, skill and sacrifices made by EMS professionals across the country.

AFSCME honors EMS heroes during EMS Week

Members of the newly formed EMS union in Bozeman, Montana. Photo courtesy Tyler Holmes.

Jun. 13, 2024

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With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a new union with AFSCME Council 9 in Montana

When faced with low pay, high turnover and faulty equipment, a group of dedicated EMTs and paramedics at AMR Bozeman voted unanimously in February to form a new union.

With unanimous support, paramedics and EMTs form a new union with AFSCME Council 9 in Montana

Jan. 08, 2021

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General Strike Interview with REMSA Organizing Committee Members

The AFSCME Organizing Committee at REMSA sat down with General Strike Radio for an interview about their union organizing campaign. Listen with the link below

General Strike Interview with REMSA Organizing Committee Members

Apr. 08, 2020

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AZ Paramedic: ‘We Need Leadership From the Federal Government’

My name is Michelle Prentice, and I'm a field paramedic and field training officer in Maricopa County, Arizona. Our biggest fear is running out of personal protective equipment like masks and gowns.

AZ Paramedic: ‘We Need Leadership From the Federal Government’