The organizing effort stems from widespread concerns regarding arbitrary management decisions, workplace favoritism, and instances of retaliation. By aligning with the Teamsters, these EMTs and paramedics intend to leverage collective bargaining to establish standardized pay, predictable scheduling, and professional respect. Local 118 President Timothy L. Barbeto emphasized that the union is prepared to prioritize these issues during upcoming contract negotiations to ensure the agency remains a sustainable place for long-term careers.
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Penfield Webster EMS workers organize under Teamsters banner
Sixty-five emergency medical services workers at Penfield Webster EMS have voted to join Teamsters Local 118, seeking to overhaul workplace conditions. The move marks a decisive shift for the Rochester-area staff, who aim to secure their first collective bargaining agreement to address long-standing grievances over management practices and compensation.
For staff member Michael Waterhouse, the transition represents a necessary step toward stabilizing the workforce. He noted that fair scheduling and consistent treatment are critical to the operational success of the agency. Teamsters Local 118 currently represents over 5,000 workers throughout upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania, providing the newly unionized group with the institutional backing required to challenge existing workplace policies.
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