Paramedics & Dispatchers of New Brunswick
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Paramedic Services Week
This year the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada have themed Paramedic Services Week: “Pandemic: Paramedics on the Front Line” In keeping with that theme, I am very proud of each paramedic in this province. With all the uncertainty surrounding paramedics in this province, each and every one of you has stepped up to an overwhelming task. […]
COVID-19 #7
We have almost completed our second month of the COVID-19 State of Emergency, and what a stretch it has been. Throughout this process both Dispatchers and Paramedics have stepped up to the task and have done an amazing job day in and day out! This task has not been easy, from trying to keep ourselves updated on a policy, changes to the […]
COVID-19 #6
I want to start off by expressing my utmost appreciation for the exceptional service every Dispatcher and Paramedic have provided our province during this pandemic. I understand it can be overwhelming, with changes in direction, updates on policy, and government limiting movement. This not only takes a toll on us as individuals but also has a […]
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COVID-19 #5
We are now starting into our second month of COVID-19 here in New Brunswick. I can honestly say I can’t be more proud of the amazing job each Paramedic and Dispatcher are doing. Each and every one of you are stepping up and helping our communities in this time of great uncertainty. With our confirmed cases […]
COVID-19 #4
CUPE Local 4848 members, I want to start off again by expressing my utmost appreciation on the service all Paramedics and Dispatchers are providing during this COVID-19 pandemic. All of you are doing an amazing job during this time and I want to personally thank you. I apologize for not providing more communication over the […]
COVID-19 #3
I would like to start out by commending everyone on their patience and understanding while this pandemic unfolds throughout New Brunswick. I wanted to let you know that I have been in contact constantly with the senior management team as well as the bargaining agent who is in constant contact with the Department of Health […]
CUPE 1252 – COVID-19
Sisters and Brothers: Today, the Local executive signed an agreement with government that will allow for the deployment of other sector workers into our field of work. It is vital that healthcare operations continue to function as close to the maximum level as possible and that may very well require other public sector employees from […]
COVID-19 Update
I would like to personally thank everyone for continuing to supply exceptional service during this time. I commend everyone who has altered their plans to help reduce the spread of this illness to the public, co-workers and your family. The Government and associated parties are changing our directives as more information becomes available. I encourage all members stay updated and […]
COVID-19
On Wednesday March 11th, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. There are over 118,000 cases in over 114 countries around the world. On the same day, the province of New Brunswick has its ‘Presumptive’ case, with the Department of Health website describing the case as ‘Probable’. Currently CUPE 1252, as […]
