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Mission Statement

The Organizing Committee of United EMS Workers is a group of EMS professionals expressly dedicated to democracy giving control of our union back to the membership. Our mission is a new democratic union with complete transparency, ethical leadership, and unprecedented levels of member participation. We believe:

That United EMS Workers will fill a critically relevant void in EMS.
That a union belongs exclusively to its membership.
That it should reflect the interests of all members - not just a select few.
That the voice of every UEMSW member should be respected as an integral part of the organization.
That our greatest strength lies in the ties we forge with one another.

LETTER TO THE NORCAL MEMBERS

DEAR Fellow EMTs & Paramedics

Our strength as a united voice has been weakened. Years ago we left SEIU for local representation and fell into the trap of one man's maniacal ego. Now, United EMS workers is trying to bring national representation with a local emphasis to our NorCal area.

Imagine a local voice with the strength of AFSCME, and behind that, the massive strength of the AFL/CIO. Let's sit at the bargaining table across from AMR and begin a new discussion - on a level playing field.

Here are some important ideas to consider:

With United EMS Workers you will have a local voice with national strength.

A large number of the Chief Stewards that have bargained previous contracts in the NorCal area are part of United EMS Workers.

Nearly 75% of your dues will stay locally to work for you.

Here are your other choices:

SEIU/IAEP.