Public, Professional & Office-Clerical Employees and Drivers
14675 Interurban Ave S. Ste 305, Tukwila, WA 98168 ● 206-441-0763 ● 877-441-0763
Spokane AMR - 3/31/08
Emergency Personnel including Dispatchers, Paramedics, EMTs, and Emergency Vehicle Mechanics ratified a new 3 year agreement with AMR is Spokane Washington. It was a long fight, but these emergency personnel won improved wages, benefits, job security and working conditions.
Organizing Victory! – 11/7/07
EMT’s and Paramedics overwhelmingly select Teamsters as their Union of choice. EMT’s and Paramedics at Olympic Ambulance voted to join the Teamsters by a 97% margin.
Grievance Settlement – 11/7/07
The Union filed a grievance on behalf of EMT’s at AMR Seattle. The grievance was over healthcare premiums that were mistakenly withdrawn by AMR from employee’s checks between March 2006 and July 2006. A settlement was reached and approximately 37 employees received checks ranging from $50 - $1,300.
Rural Metro Ratify Contract - 6/15/07
We are pleased to announce that today, Friday June 15th, 2007, the ballots for the contract between Rural Metro and Teamsters Local 763 were counted at 12:40PM. The contract has been ratified by an overwhelming margin. Shop Steward Tom Stork, Business Agents Jeff Clark and Anthony Murrietta, were present along with Jamie Olesen.
The contract is in the process of being formatted and cleaned up in preparation for signatures. Once signed, we will print and distribute. It will be a couple of weeks before we can get them out to all of you. WE will attempt to get the signatures ASAP in order for the company to issue retro checks. Jamie also gave his commitment to start the bidding process due to the schedule change. An issue of how quickly the process will take place was raised. Jamie stated that the company is waiting for signatures. The bid should take place before the end of the month and consistent with the past practice, give a 30-day notice before the schedule takes effect.
The Star of Life Award – 5/4/07
The American Ambulance Association honors EMS professionals with the Star of Life Award. The recognition is based on nominations by their peers for extraordinary bravery, professionalism and dedication to the communities these individuals serve.
This year a fellow Teamster from Local 763, Sean Bacon, an Emergency Dispatcher at AMR, has earned the Star of Life.
Congratulations Sean on job well done!