Every day we put our lives on the line to protect and save the lives of others. AFSCME members provide emergency medical services, staff 911 call centers and are first on the scene when disaster strikes, making sure the public is protected.
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Flight paramedics land a big grievance victory
Any AFSCME Public Safety member will tell you that during an emergency, you have to act fast — regardless of what you are doing at that time. And on many shifts, that means meal breaks are the first thing to disappear. But first responders are still entitled to paid meal breaks under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) if they remain on call. For four members of Local 260 (AFSCME Florida),… Read More
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Respect EMS professionals who save lives, increase staffing and resources
With just a moment’s notice, they can save a life. It is an invaluable skill set, and it’s why we take the time this week to honor the professionals who work in emergency medical services. The paramedics and emergency medical… Read More
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A salute to those who answer the call
About 240 million times a year, the very first public safety professional to respond to an emergency is the 911 dispatcher who answers the urgent phone call. What they do next is often a matter of life and death, and the public rarely sees their faces or has a chance… Read More
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Kansas state workers deserve more than just crumbs
The state workers who keep Kansas running should be treated with dignity and respect. That’s why the legislature’s decision to approve just a 1% across-the-board pay raise for state workers is so out of touch. The Kansas Organization of State Employees (KOSE) said in a March 25 statement that the raise doesn’t even keep up with… Read More
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