REMARKS
Council member's response to EMS/EMT workforce concerns
1:18:12
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Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa acknowledges the inequities faced by the EMS/EMT workforce and reiterates her commitment to addressing these issues. She recognizes the importance of their work and the need for fair compensation.
- Expresses appreciation for Oren Barzilay's testimony
- Acknowledges the unfair treatment and discrepancies in compensation for EMS/EMT workers
- Emphasizes the importance of the EMS/EMT workforce and the need for appropriate compensation
Carmen N. De La Rosa
1:18:12
Thank you so much, Oren.
1:18:15
We've we met, offline before, and I I will reiterate to you our commitment to getting this right when it comes to our EMS EMT workforce.
1:18:26
I recognize the inequity and the unfairness that your workforce has has had to contend for years, and I I remain committed to continuing to work with you on this issue.
1:18:38
So more to come, and I really appreciate you taking the time to come here and to speak about, this, discrepancy, this unfair treatment that this workforce that is so important.
1:18:50
Right?
1:18:50
If anyone has been in in an ambulance, we understand the importance of this workforce, and you should you all should be compensated as such.
1:18:59
So I really appreciate you taking the time.