Dear EDs/Admin Leads, Lead Clinicians and Board Chairs,
Materials related to Thursday’s webinar are now available:
Reminder- June 13th Member Advocacy Webinar Feedback Survey
Thank you for participating in Thursday’s webinar. You are instrumental in helping us advocate effectively with local MPPs. We hope to have provided you insight as to how your organization can get involved in grassroots advocacy within your communities as well as inform you about what tools are being provided to support these efforts. Please help us improve future sessions by filling out this quick survey by today, June 17 at 5:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Your AFHTO Team
Dear EDs/Admin Leads, Lead Clinicians and Board Chairs,
Thank you for participating in today’s webinar on advocating for Ontario’s community health sector. We appreciate your commitment to supporting our mission to close the wage gap in community care and address the critical health human resources crisis in our sector.
As discussed, we have developed a comprehensive toolkit to help you engage in grassroots advocacy to support our #ForUsForYou campaign. We urge you to share these tools with your networks and use them in your local advocacy efforts. Below, you’ll find a summary of the resources included in the toolkit and how to use them effectively.
You can download the toolkit here.
Advocacy Toolkit Contents:
- Key Messages: Tailor these messages to your organization and local context to communicate the urgency of our cause.
- Template Meeting Request: Use this template to set up meetings with your local Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP).
- Form Letter: Send this letter to your MPP to highlight the wage gap and advocate for necessary changes.
- One-Pager: A concise document summarizing the sector’s critical wage gap and proposed solutions, ideal for meetings and handouts.
- Office Poster: Display this poster in your office to raise awareness among staff and visitors.
- Social Media Posts: Share these posts on your social media platforms to spread the word and garner public support.
How You Can Participate:
- Meet with your local MPP: Use the key messages and one-pager during your meeting to ensure your MPP understands the challenges we face.
- Invite your MPP for a tour: Show them firsthand the impact of the wage gap on your organization.
- Send a letter to your MPP: Use the form letter provided to communicate the urgent need for action.
- Educate your community: Distribute the one-pager to staff, clients, and the public. Display the poster prominently in your office.
- Share your story: Contribute to our public relations efforts by sharing your experiences and challenges.
- Spread the word on social media: Use the provided posts to increase visibility and support for our campaign.
Your collective efforts are crucial in ensuring that Ontario’s elected officials understand the urgency of addressing the wage gap in the community health sector. Together, we can make a significant impact and drive meaningful change in the lead-up to the 2025 Ontario Budget.
For more information or if you have any questions, please reach out to Mike McMahon at mike.mcmahon@afhto.ca.
Thank you for your dedication and support.