Teamsters ask board to reinstate language shielding service approval during labor disputes

Sep 9, 2026

The Teamsters local representative asked the board to restore county-code language that would prevent approval of alternative staffing by MCEMS during a labor dispute, and submitted proposed code language for consideration.

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Frank Hildebrand, a union representative for Teamsters Local 223, told the board the union represents roughly 400 AMR paramedics and EMTs working in Multnomah County and asked that the county reinstate code language preserving neutrality and preventing approval of alternative staffing during labor disputes.

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