AFTER coming to the rescue of countless people across the state, NSW Ambulance paramedics are now themselves attempting a rescue effort of a different kind in a bid to save their death and disability entitlements.
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Paramedics wore fluoro reflective vests last week to protest against the NSW Government's decision to reduce their death and disability cover.
“Paramedics are seven times more likely to get injured on the job than the average worker, and twice as likely as police,” Health Services Union New England Sub-branch president Dave Lucietto said.
“Paramedics have been offered two years’ income protection”.
“Police are given five more years than paramedics to recover, recuperate and rehabilitate.”
Under the new death and disability scheme to come into effect on August 20, paramedics will receive $123,000 if they suffer a career-ending injury, as part of a two-year income protection plan.
The Union believe paramedics face financial ruin if the cuts go ahead as planned.
