"Call volumes and staff shortages have led to a situation where many EMS practitioners are forced to work overtime, are tired, and face stressful paces of work," the report states.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/high-ems-workloads-creating-problems-for-paramedic-students-seeking-work-placements-1.6721689?cmp=rss

Herring says the issue stems from deputies being forced to work overtime.

Source: https://www.arlnow.com/2023/06/16/chronic-staffing-shortages-top-of-mind-for-arlington-county-sheriff-candidates-with-a-side-of-pickleball/

“I’m sorry you have to work overtime, I’m sorry you have to be at work on weekends.

Source: https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/pay-raise-for-honolulu-city-council-members-passes-after-marathon-session/

"Traincrew shortages, linked to train drivers on average £60,000 salaries refusing to work overtime, highlight the need for modernisation across the wider railway that is being resisted by unions.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67257969?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA