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Early Retirement for Paramedics - A Public Safety Issue

Early Retirement for Paramedics - A Public Safety Issue

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 5 months ago
To Hon. Mr. Gerretsen (Minister of Municipal Affairs): Paramedics have successfully lobbied the Federal government to obtain Public Safety Occupation designation, which Bill 206 recognizes, yet the Province of Ontario has decided that they are not to be given the same recognition as their Emergency Service counterparts in the Fire and Police sectors. THIS PLACES THE PUBLIC IN REAL DANGER!. Asking paramedics to continue performing physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding work at a stage in their career where other emergency service workers can safely exit their professions PLACES THE PUBLIC AT RISK! Although the news reports every day that Paramedics are included in the Bill as receiving early retirement and supplemental benefits, THIS IS NOT THE CASE, and we the undersigned WANT BILL 206 AMENDED OR STOPPED!

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Reached 1,000 supporters

February 10, 2006

February 9, 2006

I started this because the reality of the work was being ignored and I am honestly overwhelmed by how many of you feel the same way. Behind the scenes I have been reaching out to those in power to make sure they see these stories. This momentum belongs to you because I am just a messenger for the people doing this job every day.

Reached 100 supporters

February 8, 2006

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Mike Mwangi
20 years ago Featured

My wife has done this job for 20 years and her back is shot. Why are they treated like second class emergency workers?

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Tom Donnelly
20 years ago Featured

Ive seen what these crews go through everyday, they cant be doing heavy lifting in their 60s, it just isnt safe for anyone.

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Linda Rahman
20 years ago Featured

Fair is fair. Amend the bill now.

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Sarah Rahman
20 years ago Featured

About time someone looked into this. Paramedics deserve the same respect as police and fire.

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Dave Park
20 years ago Featured

THEY ARE LITERALLY DRAGGING PEOPLE OUT OF BUILDINGS AND SAVING LIVES. GIVE THEM THE SAME BENEFITS!!!!

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Jason Newman
20 years ago Featured

This is ridiculous. People dont realize how hard this job is on the body

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Paul Kidd
11 years ago

It's time for this injustice to stop

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