Measure on the ballot in the 2018 California 2018 General Election in California.
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Get StartedA "yes" vote requires that private emergency ambulance employees are provided with paid annual training, paid mental health services and up to 10 mental health treatments per year; paid, on-call meal and rest periods.
A "no" vote does not require private emergency ambulance companies to offer paid annual training, paid mental health services, and paid, on-call meal and rest periods for medics.
According to Californians for Emergency Preparedness and Safety, given the rise in mass shootings and severe weather in California and nationwide, EMTs and paramedics need to be highly trained against these severe threats. Without this requirement, private first responders may not receive the training necessary to adequately respond to emergencies., in support of Proposition 11 (Learn more)
Because EMTs and paramedics work under high stress conditions, emergency ambulance employees need mental health support but often cannot afford it. According to Californians for Emergency Preparedness and Safety, this measure would require their employers to provide free mental health support for ambulance workers., in support of Proposition 11 (Learn more)
According to Yes On 11, the requirement for on-call emergency ambulance employees, the most convenient ambulance may not be available when needed because it cannot be contacted. , in support of Proposition 11 (Learn more)
According to Jason Brollini of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the mental health and training provided by this measure would do nothing to improve the currently failing mental health treatment provided. It would also not require any additional training., in opposition to Proposition 11 (Learn more)
According to the San Diego Union Tribune, this measure would force employers to reschedule breaks for these employees if they are interrupted by a call, taking on-the-job time away from employees and costing employers money. , in opposition to Proposition 11 (Learn more)
According to the San Diego Union Tribune, ambulance employees are under constant pressure and should be allowed to remain unreachable during their breaks so they can adequately do their jobs while on-call., in opposition to Proposition 11 (Learn more)
This measure would require private employers to compensate annual trainings, mental health education and services, and on-call meal and rest periods for emergency ambulance employees.
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