EMTs and Paramedics on the Brink: Union Leader Speaks Out on Pay Dispute As the city's emergency medical services (EMS) system faces a severe staffing crisis, a contentious pay dispute between EMTs and paramedics has reached a boiling point. The union representing these critical responders is pushing for significant wage increases, citing unsustainable living costs and a lack of respect for their life-saving work. In an exclusive interview, the union leader is set to discuss the ongoing negotiations with city officials, the impact of the pay dispute on patient care, and the future of the EMS system. With tensions running high, the outcome of these talks will have far-reaching implications for the city's most vulnerable residents.


Union leader discusses pay fight for EMTs, paramedics  Spectrum News NY1