2017 COMPENSATION CAMPAIGN
“Investing in Interprofessional Primary Care Teams”
We continue to call on the Ontario government to support primary health care interprofessional teams by investing an additional $130 million annually to bring our team members to the 2012 recommended wage rates. This figure is in addition to the current investments of $31.7 million annualized, to be shared among more than 7500 FTEs in over 400 organizations. To support this call, AFHTO, AOHC and NPAO are launching a compensation advocacy campaign, targeted at key political decision makers who are currently working on the provincial budget. Our objective? To secure a commitment in the 2017/18 provincial budget for $130 million annualized with implementation plan over 2 years to ensure interprofessional primary care teams can effectively retain and recruit staff.
But to get there we need your voices NOW!
We’ve told the government repeatedly you have difficulty recruiting and retaining staff at these low compensation rates. A number of our member FHTs and NPLCs have already sent letters to their MPPs and the Minister expressing their disappointment and anger about the funding amounts they received. Now we need more evidence. Tell your own stories. If you are a Board member or interprofessional health care provider, tell the government how you’ve been impacted by your current salary rate. What you can do:
- Sign a petition by all staff (PDF)
- Send an electronic letter to key decision makers
- Join the call on social media
- Send a letter by your Board to Minister Eric Hoskins, cc’ing your MPP
- Let us know how it’s going
What we will do
- Share your stories in AFHTO Communiques so other FHTs/NPLCs are motivated by your action.
- Compile them and use it for further action in March to keep the pressure on.
- Use them to prepare for further meetings or formulate a media strategy if necessary.
Why this matters For the Ministry to achieve its ambitious health system transformation goals outlined in the Patients First Act, the government needs to focus on strengthening primary care as the foundation. This means supporting teams in their ongoing challenge to recruit and retain qualified healthcare providers who provide exceptional primary care to their patients and communities. Make your voices heard so that on Budget Day we’ll all have cause for celebration. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at any time. Relevant Links
- 2017 Campaign Instruction Kit for AOHC, AFHTO and NPAO members (Word document)
- MPP Lobby Kit 2017 (PDF)
- 2017 Consolidated list of CHCs AHACs FHTs NPLCs by MPP Riding (Excel)
- Compensation Campaign webinar recording– Jan. 25, 2017
- Compensation Campaign webinar slides– Jan. 25, 2017
Engagement in this campaign and use of the tools provided are governed by the policies of each organization and AFHTO recommends before participating in this campaign, these policies are reviewed and discussed with the leadership of your organization as needed.
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