A parent supports daycare workers

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As a resident of the Pontiac riding, impacted by the employees at my son’s daycare who are currently striking, I write in support of them and their union’s demands.

As a resident of the Pontiac riding, impacted by the employees at my son’s daycare who are currently striking, I write in support of them and their union’s demands.
I’m disgusted that back-to-work legislation was threatened before the strike. The union (FSSS-CSN) has not even declared their intention to strike so it is low to threaten the primarily female workers for standing up for what they deserve.
It’s unbecoming to suggest these workers do not respect the plight of parents when they see us every day and care for our children as though they are their own while we work. If you think you can turn parents against the educators, the cooks, the admin, and the cleaners who kept our babies safe during the first 1.5 years of the pandemic, before they were vaccinated, you’re wrong. Yes, it will be difficult for many parents, my own family included, but to suggest they are taking parents "hostage"…  I can only say "nice try". You’re disrespecting the value of their work and contributions to our society;
I view the CAQ as the guilty party here.
Mme Lebel stated that the CAQ has done more than any other government in twenty years; well good, keep it up! Let that be your legacy: the government that finally respected the work of women in caring for future generations, who risked their own health and that of their family’s to care for our children …  even prior to the pandemic.
I hope you reach a timely resolution and that you reflect upon how poorly back-to-work legislation will reflect upon your government. I’m sure the workers would carry on, even devalued and disrespected by you. Please recognize the importance of CPEs and be Canada’s example of a successful public childcare system. That would be something to be proud of.

Amy Rivier
GATINEAU/ AYLMER