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Lodi Today
By the People, for the People
Third Circuit Enforces NLRB Order Against Lodi Ambulance Service
Ruling requires union recognition, reinstatement of fired EMTs, and back pay for unlawful actions.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:35pm
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A court-ordered union recognition and worker reinstatement highlights the ongoing battles over labor rights in the emergency medical services industry.Lodi TodayThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has entered a consent judgment enforcing a National Labor Relations Board order against Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad, Inc. The order requires the employer to recognize the International Association of EMTs and Paramedics, Local R2-644 as the bargaining representative, rescind unlawful changes to work schedules, reinstate eleven EMTs who were unlawfully discharged, and make affected employees whole for lost earnings.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tensions between labor unions and some employers, especially in the emergency services sector where staffing shortages and workplace disputes can impact public safety. The NLRB order and Third Circuit enforcement demonstrate the legal consequences employers can face for violating labor laws.
The details
The NLRB found that Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad violated the National Labor Relations Act by refusing to recognize and bargain with the union, making unilateral changes to employee schedules, and terminating eleven EMTs in retaliation for their union activities. The Third Circuit's consent judgment requires the employer to remedy these violations.
- The NLRB issued its order against Lodi Volunteer Ambulance in 2025.
- The Third Circuit entered the consent judgment enforcing the NLRB order in April 2026.
The players
Lodi Volunteer Ambulance Rescue Squad, Inc.
A New Jersey-based emergency medical services provider.
International Association of EMTs and Paramedics, Local R2-644
The labor union that represents the EMTs employed by Lodi Volunteer Ambulance.
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
The federal agency that enforces laws related to collective bargaining and unfair labor practices.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
The federal appellate court that issued the consent judgment enforcing the NLRB order.
What they’re saying
“This consent judgment demonstrates that the NLRB will vigorously enforce labor laws to protect the rights of workers to organize and bargain collectively.”
— Mark Pearce, NLRB Chairman
What’s next
The consent judgment requires Lodi Volunteer Ambulance to comply with the NLRB order, including reinstating the terminated EMTs and negotiating a collective bargaining agreement with the union.
The takeaway
This case underscores the ongoing challenges facing the emergency services sector, where labor disputes can have significant public impacts. It also demonstrates the NLRB's commitment to enforcing labor laws and protecting workers' rights to organize, even in industries providing critical public services.
