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EMS Professionals with Local 707 Overwhelmingly Ratify First Contract
September 3, 2010
Members of Local R12-707, EMS professionals with Olympic Ambulance of Washington, recently ratified their first contract.
The agreement, which was ratified overwhelmingly, took over three years to negotiate and signifies a huge step forward for these men and women. The Local 707 negotiating team worked diligently throughout this lengthy process, which included two mediation sessions and a number of negotiators.
“It has been a challenge working without a contract for three years under a sub-standard grievance process,” said Local 707 President and IAEP National Representative Greg Behan. “We now have an excellent grievance procedure and an overall excellent first contract.”
Local 707 members remained unified throughout the process, which began in July of 2007, and are happy to move forward under the new agreement.
“We really appreciate the IAEP for standing by us through this long and challenging time. The union never gave up on our members, regardless of the cost to the national,” said Behan. “We are looking forward to continuing our efforts to improve our workplace.”
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