There's a state of emergency in Belleville due to the opioid crisis "Paramedics are experiencing PTSD, burning out...and stretched thin responding to a range of emergencies, including these complex overdose calls." cupe.on.ca/the-opioid-cri… #onpoli #onlab #canlab

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. 🚑 cupe.on.ca/niagaraparamed…

I stand in full solidarity with Niagara Paramedics, Dispatchers and Occupational Therapists fighting for better working conditions to help address the recruitment and retention crisis. 1/3

NEWS | Niagara's paramedics and emergency dispatchers rally for better working conditions. Details: 610cktb.com/news/niagaras-…

"Our sector is under-resourced and underfunded. Paramedics are leaving their services for better wages and benefits, and going to services that offer full-time employment. This takes a toll on the rest of us trying to carry the load, physically and mentally. Our communities

"You may wait for an ambulance because we don’t have enough of them if they’re on offload delays or we can’t staff then." Niagara Paramedics, Dispatchers & OT's stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara-r… CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers CUPE Ontario #Niagara

"You may wait for an ambulance because we don't have enough of them if they're on offload delays or we can't staff them" - Niagara CUPE 911 President Jon Brunarski stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/niagara-r…

Grateful for the incredible support shown to CUPE911 paramedics, dispatchers, and occupational therapists at our solidarity event. Our members want to see our ambulances and dispatch centers fully staffed, ready to serve the members of the community! #ResourcesRetentionRespect

Ambulance offload delays have become all too common in Doug Ford’s Ontario and happen when EMS providers are forced to wait with a patient to receive care due to staffing shortages at the hospital. 101morefm.ca/news/local-new…

"Niagara EMS workers from CUPE 911 are raising an alarm loud and clear that ambulance wait times and code zeroes are happening far too often – and we will continue to see them happen if nothing changes" Jeff Burch notllocal.com/local-news/mpp… Niagara Paramedics, Dispatchers & OT's CUPE Ontario CUPE Ontario Municipal Workers

At CUPE Ontario we know through our CUPE Paramedic/ Communication Officers Ontario work that what is happening in Niagara Paramedics, Dispatchers & OT's - the huge shortage of skilled caring professionals in vital emergency services is in no small part due to underfunding - and is happening in communities across #onpoli

I have called on the province for immediate support after Niagara EMS workers warned of ambulance delays due to staffing shortages. It's the workers on the front lines that have the solutions to these problems, & they're not being listened to by this govt. niagaraatlarge.com/2024/03/19/nia…

Enough's enough. It's time get a deal - now. Join us on April 23rd for a big rally to send a powerful and united message. RSVP here: tiny.cc/s3rsxz #onpoli #onlab #canlab

The CUPE Ambulance Committee of Ontario (CACO) is working on your behalf to collect data as part of a campaign to be launched in Spring 2024. It will be focused on raising awareness on the staffing crisis within the Paramedic sector, funding stability, and designating a

Deeply saddened by the loss of a brave paramedic. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues. Their impact on the profession will not be forgotten. LanarkCtyParamedics Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service