CITYWIDE WORKERS UNITE!
1199 EMS Workers Are Stronger Together
NOW MORE THAN EVER, CITYWIDE WORKERS MUST COME TOGETHER AND START ACTING LIKE A REAL UNION
In March of this year, Citywide EMS workers came together with over 3,000 first responders from across New York State to build power and the strongest voice in our jobs by forming our union in 1199SEIU.
Our organizing drive was fast and furious, fueled largely by a shared commitment to improving safety standards and overall working conditions. Just over a month after dropping cards, Citywide workers voted overwhelmingly for 1199SEIU.
For the past 10 years, Local 741 has ignored the voices of Citywide workers—and nothing has improved. Now, Local 741—allegedly aligned with management—is trying to challenge the results of our election, even though it's clear that 1199 won by a landslide.
CITYWIDE IN THE NEWS: OUR UNION FIGHT CAN’T BE IGNORED
Frustrated with Local 741’s lack of support, we successfully voted to join 1199 after years of inadequate representation. Local 741 failed to address our concerns about broken equipment and unsafe vehicles and more. Within a 30-day period, we gathered the necessary signatures and, in a decisive March 6 election, voted overwhelmingly to get rid of 741 and elect 1199.
IT’S OUR TURN TO SET THE TERMS - GETTING READY FOR FIRST CONTRACT NEGOTATIONS
We want to be ready to begin contract negotiations so we can have guaranteed improvements in writing as quickly as possible. Your opinion is essential in helping to prepare for those negotiations.
The coworkers we elect to represent us as negotiating committee members will need our thoughtful responses in order to best address our issues and work out solutions.
LET’S FIX WHAT’S BROKEN - TOGETHER
As first responders, our job is to save lives—and that starts with getting to patients quickly using equipment that works. For years, Local 741 accepted unsafe working conditions and failed to fight for what we need.
But united in a real union, we will demand safe trucks and the first-rate equipment required to best do our jobs.
WE VOTED YES FOR A BETTER FUTURE UNITED IN 1199SEIU. SCROLL DOWN TO HEAR WHY:
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“Through our union in 1199, we can work together to secure fair pay, healthcare, childcare, education, job security, and the recognition we deserve for our critical jobs that never stop.”
Ruben Parham, Paramedic
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"I am voting yes for 1199 so I can continue to serve with unwavering dedication.”
Braylyn Rojas Blanco, EMT
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“It’s time to vote for a legit union. I’m voting yes 1199 for a better future for all of us!”
Brandon Solas, EMT
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“Real heroes don’t wear capes! Vote Yes for 1199.”
Felix Rivera, EMT
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“I am voting yes for 1199 because it’s a reputable union that will represent me and my co-workers. Local 741 hasn’t done anything for Citywide workers, and this needs to change.”
Jon Pabon, EMT
EMSPAC TO CITYWIDE WORKERS: JOIN OUR MOVEMENT! UNITY = STRENGTH.
When first responders from across NYC stand together in NY’s largest and strongest healthcare union, we will improve our jobs for ourselves and our patients. The EMSPAC has our back!
Walter Adler, Paramedic, NYU, EMSPAC, 1199 Member
“BronxCare paramedics work some of the busiest neighborhoods and highest acuity calls in NYC. They deserve a strong union and workplace protections that come with one.”