OCSA joined partners at Queen’s Park for the #ForUsForYou lobby day to urge Ontario to close the community health wage gap. Thank you to @SylviaJonesMPP, MPP @ShamjiAdil, MPP @tylerwatt90, MPP @johnjordan_lfk, and @housingON staff for the strong engagement. #OCSA #CSS #ONpoli

The Alliance is live today w/ partners at Queen's Park for the #ForUsForYou advocacy breakfast in support of closing the wage gap faced by community health workers in Ontario. We're grateful for investments in #primarycare but we must support staff to sustain expansion. #ONpoli

Earlier this afternoon, CEO @LisaLevin1, Board Member Jeff Renaud, and other association CEOs and reps met with MPP @Wayne_Gates to discuss closing the wage gap for Ontario's community workers. Thank you for your time! #onpoli #ForUsForYou

Thank you to John Jordan, Parliamentary Assistant for Long-Term Care and for Health, for meeting with CEO @LisaLevin1 and Board Member Jeff Renaud as well as other association reps to discuss closing the wage gap for community workers. #onpoli #ForUsForYou @johnjordan_lfk @ONgov

💸 Despite the rising cost of living, Ontario's community health sector saw only a 1.53% average salary increase in 2023, while their peers in other sectors received increases up to 11%. Let's work together to close this wage gap. #ForUsForYou

Despite the rising cost of living, Ontario's community health sector saw only a 1.53% average salary increase in 2023, while their peers in other sectors received increases up to 11%. Let's work together to close this wage gap. #ForUsForYou

Community mental health and addictions workers are there for Ontarians through life’s toughest challenges. It’s time to recognize their valuable contributions and close the wage gap. #ForUsForYou

Community health provides a wide range of services at home & in the community, keeping people healthy and out of busy emergency departments. Despite their crucial work, community health workers are paid less than their peers in other sectors. #ForUsForYou

💸Despite the rising cost of living, Ontario's community health sector saw only a 1.53% average salary increase in 2023, while their peers in other sectors received increases up to 11%. Let's work together to close this wage gap. #ForUsForYou

Community health workers are the backbone of our health care system, providing essential services to Ontarians every day. However, their compensation does not reflect the crucial role they play. It’s time for change. #ForUsForYou

The community health sector works hard to ensure Ontarians get the care they need closer to home. Yet our staff are $2 billion behind in wages compared to their peers in other sectors. #ForUsForYou

At Queen’s Park today to say Ontario's #PrimaryCare sector is facing a staffing crisis due to a growing wage gap. If we don’t act now, it will mean reduced services, longer wait times & more unnecessary ER visits. #ForUsForYou

Ontario’s community health sector is facing a staffing crisis due to a growing wage gap. By closing this gap, we can support our workers and protect the vital services Ontarians rely on. Together, we can make a difference. #ForUsForYou

Despite the rising cost of living, Ontario's community health sector saw only a 1.53% average salary increase in 2023, while their peers in other sectors received increases up to 11%. Let's work together to close this wage gap. #ForUsForYou

Community health workers are the backbone of our health care system, providing essential services to Ontarians every day. However, their compensation does not reflect the crucial role they play. It’s time for change. #ForUsForYou

The community mental health & addictions workforce loves the work they do, but the growing wage gap is making it harder to continue delivering the care & support Ontarians deserve. 👉Equal pay for us means continued care for you. 👉It’s time to close the wage gap. #ForUsForYou

The community health workforce loves the work they do, but the growing wage gap is making it harder to continue delivering health care and support in the community that millions of Ontarians rely on. WE NEED SUPPORT FROM LEADERS IN ONTARIO AND CANADA NOW! #ForUsForYou #ONpoli

Did you know? 94% of community health organizations say compensation is the #1 challenge for recruiting and retaining staff. It’s time to close the wage gap to protect access to services for Ontarians. #ForUsForYou

Ontario's community health sector is facing a staffing crisis due to a growing wage gap. If we don’t act now, it will mean: •Reduced services •Longer wait times •More unnecessary emergency department visits #ForUsForYou