Hey, Chris Nold!  Remember the message about Re: Unions?
You said to Tom Patierno on 20 Sep 96  00:19:49...
CN> What state do you work in? I don't think there are any EMS unions here
CN> in Texas. It would be a major event if one began. I could be wrong on
CN> there being no EMS unions here, though....
 
Connecticut.  The Union that has EMS representing it, with the State 
Employees, is Health Care District 1199/SEIU-(Service Employees International 
Union).  The other "big" union that represents EMS workers (NYC EMS, for 
instance) is IAFF, by default.  IAFF represents the EMS workers -only- 
ecause
they are under the Fire Department.  If you're interested in representation 
of all health care workers, 1199 is the way to go.  If you're looking for 
representation of EMS workers as Public Safety employees, IAFF is the way to 
go.
The important thing is to be represented by individuals interested in the 
workers.  Nearly all ambulance companies that take in income are represented 
by the American Ambulance Association.  Unfortunately, this is a Union for 
Ambulance owners, NOT for workers.
Regards,
Tom Patierno
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