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May. 21, 2019

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In No Uncertain Terms

AFSCME Now talked to a New Mexico paramedic with a unique window into the challenges EMS professionals face. Despite those challenges, his dedication reflects the resolve of all AFSCME EMS professionals.

In No Uncertain Terms

Mar. 14, 2019

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A Life-Changing Call Leads to a Life of Service

Darin Glodo is an 18-year veteran public safety communicator – a 911 operator in common parlance – for the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He charts his passion for his job to a single, life-changing call he fielded in 2002, at the dawn of his career.

A Life-Changing Call Leads to a Life of Service

Mar. 03, 2019

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A Vital Link in the Chain

Representative Norma Torres (D-CA), a former 911 dispatcher for the Los Angeles Police Department and AFSCME Local 3090 member, co-sponsored a bill that is being introduced today, 911 SAVES Act, that would give 911 dispatchers the recognition they deserve.

A Vital Link in the Chain

Aug. 21, 2018

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For Washington, D.C., Private EMS Workers – a New Contract and a Path Forward

The EMS professionals at American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance service in Washington, D.C., recently ratified their first contract after organizing with EMS Workers United/AFSCME District Council 20 last year. They’re now armed with an agreement that puts them on a strong footing for the future as they seek to elevate their profession while serving their community.

For Washington, D.C., Private EMS Workers – a New Contract and a Path Forward

Aug. 08, 2018

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Aug. 08, 2018

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A Seat at the Table for EMS Workers in Prescott, Arizona

Before coming together for a voice on the job in 2017, the paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers in Prescott, Arizona, had no way to stem the tide of overreaches by their employer.

A Seat at the Table for EMS Workers in Prescott, Arizona