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South Dakota Health Care Professionals Choose Strong Union Representation STURGIS, S.D. , April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of 15 paramedics, EMTs, and other emergency health professionals who work for the City of Sturgis, South Dakota , have voted to unionize with Teamsters Local 120.
"We're proud and excited to officially become Teamsters," said Casey Baker , a paramedic and new member of Local 120. "Standing together with Local 120, we're ready to negotiate a strong first contract. We know we're backed by the strongest labor union in the country — and we're just getting started.
" These new Teamsters wanted to form a union so they can have strong representation on the job that guarantees they are compensated fairly and have a real voice over their working conditions. "It's an honor to welcome these hardworking men and women to our union," said James Heeren , a business agent at Local 120. "Emergency health providers do some of the toughest and most important work in America, and I know they will bring that same energy as we work together to bargain a lucrative first contract.
" Teamsters Local 120 proudly represents over 15,000 workers in Wisconsin , Minnesota , Iowa , North Dakota , and South Dakota . For more information, go to local120.org .
Contact: Daniel Moskowitz, (770) 262-4971 [email protected] SOURCE Teamsters Local 120.
