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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Because that's the way it works. I don't see how money solves the stress problem. If they have a crappy night on the job are they going to get home and think "Man that was stressful...but boy oh boy at least I made a lot of money".
If they can't deal with the stress, they can't deal with the stress...more money isn't going to solve it.
It would be find and dandy if the world worked in a way where those that contributed most to society got paid the most - but it doesn't work that way.
Or put it another way....if they gave into the raise demands and then announced at the same time that because of those increases your taxes would be rising x% - what would be the reaction.
If people truly value EMS workers and want to see them paid more, write your elected official and let them know that you support the union and are willing to chip in 200 bucks more out of your wallet so they can get paid.
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Actually, that is quite wrong.
Perhaps the stressful part is being obligated to work 60+ hours a week, and the more money allows them to cut back their hours? Of course, that is also linked with the inflationary pressures of the Calgary Economy.