911 Dispatchers Say They Need Relief On The Job

Sending out an SOS; 911 dispatchers say they need relief on the job: ALISHA MORRISSEY The Telegram: Click Title For Full Story.

"One dispatcher, who did not wish to be identified for fear of reprisal, says when they go to work, they have to bring everything they will need for the 10- or 14-hour shift, because they can't leave once they've punched in."

This type of repercussion scenario has become more obvious lately, and it has to stop. This province has a system known as labor standards, albeit, a system under our provincial government, the act that it is governed by legally must be followed.

As of late, all levels of government seem to be using intimidation factors to subdue and basically threaten the workplace rules. This is wrong, it's illegal and its a shame.

A second issue with the 911 service, though not related is the lack of service across Newfoundland and Labrador. NDP Leader Lorraine Michael wants the provincial Department
of Municipal Affairs to get a move on when it comes to getting province-wide 911 emergency service.

She’s calling on Minister Dianne Whalen to act as soon as possible in accordance with new regulations announced by Canada’s communications regulator that will require cell phone companies to upgrade national 911 services so emergency personnel can find callers who are in trouble, but don’t know where they are.

It would seem half of the argument is over, given the debate was feasibility of putting 911 service in rural communities.



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