CANADIAN LABOUR:

SOLIDARITY WITH MONTREAL EMERGENCY DISPATCHERS:

The following is an appeal for online solidarity with emergency dispatchers in Montreal who have been without a contract since 2003. it was sent by the CUPE Action Network.

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Montréal emergency dispatchers seek parity

Les répondants médicaux d'urgence de Montréal demandent la parité‏
(le français suit l'anglais)

Please take a minute to send a note of support for Montréal's emergency dispatchers. Without a contract since 2003, they're seeking wage parity with their colleagues at 911.

To send your message, go to:

http://www.appuyonslesrmu.com/

The dispatchers, members of CUPE 3642 staged a one day strike April 15, but because they're considered essential, each member of the local was only allowed to withdraw their labour for an hour a day.

Here's a translation of the message the union is asking people to send to Québec health minister Philippe Couillard:

I am asking you today to perform a simple act: Recognize the value of the work of Urgences-santé emergency medical responders (EMRs).Without a contract since 2003, these employees deserve parity with City of Montreal 9-1-1 workers. The current salary of EMRs is obviously inadequate and does not reflect the demands of the job, the level of training, and the vital role they play in road accidents and various dramas. A significant equalization increase is in order. The commitment of these men and women is unflagging, and they deserve our respect and consideration. Parity for the EMRs!

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Veuillez prendre une minute pour envoyer un mot d'appui aux répondants médicaux d'urgence de Montréal. Sans contrat de travail depuis 2003, ils demandent la parité salariale avec leurs collègues du 9-1-1.

Pour envoyer votre message, cliquez sur :

http://www.appuyonslesrmu.com/

Les répondants, membres de la section locale 3642 du SCFP ont organisé une grève d'un jour le 15 avril, mais parce que leur travail est jugé essentiel, chaque membre de la section locale n'a le droit de refuser de travailer qu'une heure par jour seulement.