Today – Midwives in Ontario need your support!
Today is the day to take action and show your support for Ontario midwives.
This morning, the Association of Ontario Midwives will be filing a complaint on behalf of all Ontario midwives with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario. As a female-dominated profession, midwifery has historically faced systemic gender discrimination – resulting in midwives being unfairly under-compensated for nearly 20 years.
Today is our day of action to right this wrong. We need you to speak up about the true value of midwifery.
Please send a short email or tweet to Premier Wynne today and let her know that you support pay equity for midwives.
Email:
Please send the Premier a personalized email and let the government know that the people of Ontario care about the fair treatment of midwives. Your message really does matter to our government and midwives greatly appreciate your support. A sample email is below.
Email address for the Premier: premier@ontario.ca
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Dear Premier Wynne,
My midwives supported me in the labour and birth of my [SON / DAUGHTER] [CHILD’S NAME] (see picture attached), and now I am supporting them in their struggle for pay equity.
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
Please attach a photo of your child – it will help personalize your message and give a face to the broad community of Ontarians who support midwives.
Or (no photo)
Dear Premier Wynne,
Midwives are a valuable part of Ontario’s health care system. I am supporting them in their struggle for pay equity.
Sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
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When sending your email, please CC or BCC policy@aom.on.ca so we are able to let Ontario midwives know that they are being supported.
Twitter #valuemidwives:
Please take action by tweeting the following:
@Kathleen_Wynne A midwife supported my labour, now I am supporting hers. I #valuemidwives and support pay equity
@Kathleen_Wynne 20 yrs of inequity is too long! Pay equity for @Ontariomidwives now because we #valuemidwives
My midwife supported the birth of my son/daughter, now I support @ontariomidwives @kathleen_wynne it’s time to #valuemidwives
Your support in these efforts is sincerely appreciated.
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