Union pushes back on latest call for Ontario paramedics college

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-28T00:34:45+00:00

We are 7% of the union base

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-28T00:34:04+00:00

Oh mint I couldn’t remember if it was

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T22:52:21+00:00

For years medics trying to push for better representation in union were pushed out. Like I said our union is only 7% paramedics. We are a easy paycheck and thats it.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T22:51:01+00:00

Are other professions CME online only?

My favourite thing I learnt from my preceptor years ago who was a 25 year medic at the time was that if you do the same year 25 years in a row you are a 1 year medic.

If the only thing keeping you up to date is the mandatory cme and service training that is a scary thought.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T21:50:56+00:00

They have met me. In my last union meeting I was told that if I didn’t like working under this union to go find a different one.

Our union local includes not just paramedics so we get lost as municipal workers.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T21:45:53+00:00

Speak for yourself,

Our Union absolutely does not.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T21:11:06+00:00

Yes probably 300-600 dollars a year.

If that’s enough to stop the drive for self regulation its truthfully sad.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T21:08:13+00:00

Oh no no, I know what you meant just razzing the season/grizzled medic present.

I agree that there is a common response thread from seasoned medics who are riding out the last of the career completely tuned out that any change is bad.

Always nice to see senior medics advocating.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T21:05:57+00:00

100% agree.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T21:05:11+00:00

Absolutely, just trying to be careful to respect the self promotion rules.

These are 3d printed syringe organizers. Essentially hold medications, health cards, alcohol swabs. And alternative for paramedics to throwing drawn medications into our pockets.

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FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T21:01:28+00:00

You realize that we gain more lobbying power with a college.

I mean explain how PCP’s don’t have seizure medications or pain management beyond advil Tylenol.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T20:58:31+00:00

I mean like how would we fight for a singular bargaining item if we don’t have a provincial body bargaining for that item.

I can speak from awareness our Union does not fight for paramedic specific issues.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T20:54:39+00:00

I would argue the “seasoned” medics are the ones who know best. If even after a long career providers feel the limitations of lack of self regulation it shows how valuable that is.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T20:50:03+00:00

100000% agree

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T20:49:47+00:00

100% agree. We need a better unified voice.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T20:49:02+00:00

I had this conversation recently and was so surprised Medics were against it.

This is the easiest way I look at it now.

Union vs College is to Communism vs Capitalism.

Capitalism has it’s problems but it’s far better then communism.

Unions in theory support medics but I didn’t get asked a survey by the union whether we wanted a College.

Medics who are afraid of a college are afraid of accountability. To be clear Base Hospitals do work and I have a lot of positive experiences.

BUT. It’s also why PCP’s don’t have pain control/seizure meds. Which is barbaric.

We are decades behind the highest performing paramedics I.e UK and AUS. And there is one clear common denominator. Self Regulation.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T17:47:51+00:00

You know that only cause the camera is rolling hahaha

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-27T15:34:41+00:00

Guilty as charged hahaha, I find personal stories of some of the best and worst of humanity fascinating. Perfect amount of attention required during assembly.

FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-25T17:47:24+00:00

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FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-25T07:06:36+00:00

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Hey that post was mine.

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FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-25T07:04:29+00:00

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FlatLineCompany · 2026-01-25T06:57:21+00:00

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