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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The plan aims to keep annual pay neutral for affected paramedics through a combination of hourly rate adjustments and stipends.
EMS paramedics who will benefit from improved work-life balance and reduced shift hours.
No groups negatively affected
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Departments like the Sheriff's Office and EMS are struggling to keep up with the county's rapid growth, leading to concerns about response times and staff burnout.
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The county is working to move paramedics to a 42-hour work week to reduce burnout and stay competitive. They are currently ironing out the payroll logistics to ensure no one loses money during the transition.
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