<p>On October 17, 2023, the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions held a public hearing To discuss retention and recruitment for civil service jobs in New York State, the New York State pension fund, pensions, and civil service benefits.<br></p> <p>What you’re about to hear is excerpts of this public hearing including opening remarks from Chair of the committee, Senator Robert Jackson as well as Testimony from Oren Barzilay president of FDNY EMS Local 2507 on the low wages and low retention rates for Paramedics and EMTs followed by a Q&amp;A.</p>

Generation: 9/11

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Episode 19: NYC EMTs Save Lives with an Unlivable Wage

OCT 27, 202355 MIN
Generation: 9/11

Episode 19: NYC EMTs Save Lives with an Unlivable Wage

OCT 27, 202355 MIN

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<p>On October 17, 2023, the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Civil Service and Pensions held a public hearing To discuss retention and recruitment for civil service jobs in New York State, the New York State pension fund, pensions, and civil service benefits.<br></p> <p>What you’re about to hear is excerpts of this public hearing including opening remarks from Chair of the committee, Senator Robert Jackson as well as Testimony from Oren Barzilay president of FDNY EMS Local 2507 on the low wages and low retention rates for Paramedics and EMTs followed by a Q&amp;A.</p>