The Role of CARE:

CARE is the Labor Union for Cleveland (Ohio) EMS paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers and sergeants.

Union Solutions

CARE  is actively working to improve CEMS, both for employees and for the citizens we serve. Some of our recent initiatives include:

• Implementation of a mental health peer support group as a means of combating PTSD.
• Advocating for a scheduled vehicle replacement program to increase ambulance reliability.
• Exploring ways to reduce attrition within CEMS, including working with legislators at the state and local levels to obtain a 25-year retirement plan similar to other public safety agencies.