Ombudsman’s investigation into Toronto Paramedic Services’ morale issues ‘a welcome development,’ says CUPE 416
TORONTO, ON – The union representing workers at City of Toronto paramedic services called today’s announcement that Ombudsman Fiona Crean would conduct an investigation of operational stress injuries among workers of Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) a “welcome development.” “We believe the Ombudsman’s announcement is a welcome development that sends a message that our members’ concerns…
Essex County paramedics sound alarm over installation of video cameras in ambulances
ESSEX COUNTY, Ont. – Paramedics are raising concerns over a new policy passed by Essex County Council this past week, which addresses video cameras that have been installed inside ambulances among other locations. The new policy, which passed with little public debate or attention, spells out the types of locations where cameras will be placed,…
First Responders Day in Ontario
To all CUPE paramedic services members: Although May 1 is designated First Responders Day in Ontario, we at CUPE Ontario know that we should be recognizing the outstanding efforts of CUPE’s nearly 6,000 paramedic members, each day throughout the year. After all, paramedics and communications officers, respond to an average of 3,500 medical emergencies every…
Paramedic Workers
Paramedic Workers The CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario, also known as “CACO”, serves to unite emergency medical workers of Ontario in co-ordinating and presenting common objectives and matters pertaining to workers in the ambulance sector. We present matters of legal, policy and legislative concern of emergency medical workers to CUPE Ontario, the Ontario Council of Hospital…
BC Paramedics Looking to Introduce Community Paramedics
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