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Our MissionWhen someone in Las Vegas needs help, the city's emergency medical service workers are never far away. As everyday heroes, EMTs and Paramedics dedicate themselves to saving lives and keeping the community going.
The City of Las Vegas has a population density of around 4,500 people per square mile — and that includes 40 million visitors every year. The EMTs and Medics at American Medical Response (AMR) and MedicWest keep this city running. Las Vegas would cease to function without our time and effort. However, being essential doesn't reflect in our pay, benefits, or the constantly changing expectations at AMR.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the hourly wage for EMTs and Paramedics is $19.41 hourly. EMS in Las Vegas can and should be a good, steady career — and a union contract can make that a reality. If you're done hoping AMR does right by us and our coworkers, and you're ready to make it happen for ourselves — take the next step and contact a Teamster organizer today!
- NLRA (National Labor Relations Act)
The National Labor Relations Act is every workers federal right to engage in concerted, protected activity
- 1st Amendment
The First Amendment gives you the right of Freedom to Associate and Freedom of Speech
- NAEMT Code of Ethics
First do no harm! That includes dignity, respect, and a Wage for you and your coworkers
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Our Fight
If as EMS professionals, we cannot work in a healthy environment — with adequate wages, a proper work-life balance, and safe, operable equipment — how can we be expected to tend to the health of our community? Unsafe or inoperable equipment, sub-par wages, and unjust discipline are putting our health, futures, and the health of the community at risk. This is why we launched the Heroes Shouldn't Struggle campaign. Teamsters Local 14 is committed to standing alongside AMR and MedicWest workers until every one of us has the contract protections we deserve.
Teamsters
Chartered in 1955, Teamsters Local 14 has always advocated for workers' rights and the opportunity to do better. In its early days the local started with only 400 workers, many of whom worked for Anderson Dairy. Today, Teamsters Local 14 proudly represents approximately 5,000 members working in Southern Nevada. Our members are comprised of public and private sector workers from a vast array of industries — from librarians to city and dairy workers, from CCSD workers to warehouse and delivery drivers. We fight for dignity and respect on the job. We are one of four Las Vegas area Teamsters Locals and an affiliate of Joint Council 42, representing 200,000 Teamsters in the Western Region.
EMS Workers and More:
Across the country, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents over 250,000 public service and healthcare workers, many of whom are emergency medical professionals just like you. EMS workers from Boston, MA., Seattle, WA., and many other locations have exercised their federally protected rights to form their union — fighting for and achieving better wages and working conditions.
Teamsters Local 14 also represents fire department personnel in Mesquite, Nevada, and workers across multiple industries throughout Southern Nevada.
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Voices From the Front Lines
that my employer treats me with dignity and
respects my voice. A contract without enforcement
isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Every workerdeserves a strong union voice.”
Teamster Stewards
means that I can hold Armstrong accountable to us
as workers. I know that they will be addressed with
urgency and care. We have union representation
24/7 which is vital for us as EMS workers in
ensuring our voice and work is protected.”
to take on the fight with AMR. Being backed by a
powerful union has meant that we could be the best
EMS service for our communities and patients. As
your AMR Teamster sisters and brothers we would
love to welcome you into our union."
Teamster Steward
FAQ
Q: Can I legally be fired for talking to a union organizer?
A: No. It is illegal for your employer to fire, discipline, demote, or threaten you for engaging in union activity. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) protects your right to organize, talk to coworkers about working conditions, and contact union representatives — on or off the job.
Q: How does having a union contract protect me?
A: A union contract is a legally binding agreement between workers and the employer that locks in wages, benefits, scheduling, disciplinary procedures, and working conditions. AMR cannot change those terms without negotiating with the union. That means no more arbitrary policy changes, no more sudden disciplinary actions without due process, and no more wages that don't keep up with the cost of living.
Q: Will the union take me on strike?
A: The withholding of labor is a worker’s leverage against their employer. We must vote collectively as a group whether or not to authorize a strike. The goal of organizing is to build leverage and negotiate astrong contract. To achieve success at the bargaining table, we must make itmake business sense for the employer to negotiate a strong contract. The withholding of one’s labor is just one of many tools at the worker’s disposal.
Q: What if management holds meetings to discourage us from unionizing?
A: These are called "captive audience meetings" and they are a common tactic. However, currently, the NLRB has deemed these meetings unlawful. We have the right to remain silent in these meetings, or we can respectfully push back. We cannot be punished for doing so. If you feel you are being intimidated or coerced, document it and contact a Teamster organizer immediately — that behavior may be an illegal unfair labor practice.
Q: How does the union process work?
A: It starts with a one-on-one conversation with a Teamster organizer, and the organizer will walk you through the process. From there, as more workers meet and support grows, the workers will go public and participate in a series of steps to build leverage to gain recognition. This process could be through an NLRB election or a demand for recognition. Once we gain recognition, Teamsters Local 14 will become our certified bargaining representative and contract negotiations will begin.
Workers in Southern Nevada supported through Teamsters
Over 17,000 people directly supported through ongoing initiatives.
60% of EMS workers reported working two or more jobs just to make ends meet."— NAEMT 2022 National EMS Workforce Satisfaction & Engagement Survey.
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