May 26, 2021
TALLAHASSEE, FL - More than 1000 IAEP members employed by private ambulance services were left out in the cold this month when Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) delivered a one-time relief bonus of $1000 to public sector EMS workers. The omission struck union leaders across the nation as selective and divisive toward the Florida first responders community. In a state where minimum wages make EMS careers already challenging to maintain, every dollar lost to oversight is felt by each tech and medic who fight to protect Florida constituents.
Today, IAEP National Director Phil Petit released the following letter to Governor DeSantis arguing for the inclusion of all private sector EMS professionals:
If you would like to assist the union's lobbying effort, please visit https://www.flgov.com/email-the-governor/ or email governorron.desantis@eog.myflorida.com to voice your support.
Thank you
IAEP to Lobby Denial of COVID-19 Bonuses
Wednesday, May 26 2021TALLAHASSEE, FL - More than 1000 IAEP members employed by private ambulance services were left out in the cold this month when Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) delivered a one-time relief bonus of $1000 to public sector EMS workers. The omission struck union leaders across the nation as selective and divisive toward the Florida first responders community. In a state where minimum wages make EMS careers already challenging to maintain, every dollar lost to oversight is felt by each tech and medic who fight to protect Florida constituents.
Today, IAEP National Director Phil Petit released the following letter to Governor DeSantis arguing for the inclusion of all private sector EMS professionals:
Governor DeSantis:
Representing over 2500 Florida EMS professionals and their families, The International Association of EMTs and Paramedics (IAEP) respectfully requests your consideration for expanding coverage of the exclusive public EMS one-time bonus to include private ambulance employees.
Contributions to the fight against COVID-19 have come from across the spectrum of professions, industries and communities. Perhaps the most keenly felt contributions have been by those in medical and emergency services roles. Each of whom, has given up months and now years of their lives and livelihoods in order to protect Florida’s public health.
The deep personal sacrifices made by your local EMS professionals on the front lines of COVID-19 cannot be divided into public or private categories. Diminishing the contributions of any one unit, station or individual would be a great disservice to their commitment as first responders. It is a simple fact that our membership employed by private EMS providers in your state have experienced no fewer hardships than those operating in public service units these last 15 months.
Reserved in these facts, the IAEP respectfully asserts its request to expand the one-time monetary bonus to private ambulance employees of Florida.
In solidarity,
Philip Petit
National Director, IAEP
Representing over 2500 Florida EMS professionals and their families, The International Association of EMTs and Paramedics (IAEP) respectfully requests your consideration for expanding coverage of the exclusive public EMS one-time bonus to include private ambulance employees.
Contributions to the fight against COVID-19 have come from across the spectrum of professions, industries and communities. Perhaps the most keenly felt contributions have been by those in medical and emergency services roles. Each of whom, has given up months and now years of their lives and livelihoods in order to protect Florida’s public health.
The deep personal sacrifices made by your local EMS professionals on the front lines of COVID-19 cannot be divided into public or private categories. Diminishing the contributions of any one unit, station or individual would be a great disservice to their commitment as first responders. It is a simple fact that our membership employed by private EMS providers in your state have experienced no fewer hardships than those operating in public service units these last 15 months.
Reserved in these facts, the IAEP respectfully asserts its request to expand the one-time monetary bonus to private ambulance employees of Florida.
In solidarity,
Philip Petit
National Director, IAEP
If you would like to assist the union's lobbying effort, please visit https://www.flgov.com/email-the-governor/ or email governorron.desantis@eog.myflorida.com to voice your support.
Thank you
The American Labor Movement has consistently demonstrated its devotion to the public interest. It is, and has been, good for all America.
- John F. Kennedy
NAGE HEADQUARTERS
159 Burgin Parkway
Quincy, MA 02169
Main Phone: (617)376-0220
Main Fax: (617)984-5695
Quincy, MA 02169
Main Phone: (617)376-0220
Main Fax: (617)984-5695
Union Local Tax Issues
Federal law now requires that every local union file an annual information return—Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N—with the IRS. If your local fails to file under this new requirement..
Read more
