AMR Paramedics and EMTs Vote Overwhelmingly
for Union Representation
SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 workers at
American Medical Response (AMR) in Springfield and Greenfield have voted overwhelmingly to join
Teamsters Local 404.
"This is a huge win for these workers who will now have union
representation with the Teamsters," said Tom Mari, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Joint
Council 10. "These workers put their lives on the line every shift
and deserve a contract that recognizes their bravery."
"Thank you to Joint Council 10 organizers who worked with AMR
workers to make sure that they understood the benefits of becoming
Teamsters," said Bryan Donovan Jr.,
President of Local 404. "With this victory, workers have sent a
strong message to the company, making it clear that they are
unified and ready to fight for their future. I am proud to call AMR
workers our newest brothers and sisters and look forward to working
with them on a first contract they can be proud of."
Paramedics and EMTs with AMR organized to fight for a strong
contract, better wages, and respect on the job.
"I am in awe of how quickly everyone came together. Our
organizing committee stepped up immediately to support and educate
our co-workers on what being in the union would mean for them and
their families," said Tim
Papoutsakis, a paramedic at AMR. "We are looking forward to
a long and productive relationship."
Teamsters Local 404 represents 1,300 workers and their families
throughout Southwestern
Massachusetts. For more information, visit
teamsters404.com.
Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (617)
894-0669
mmcquaid@teamster.org
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