| Imagine working 12-hour shifts, juggling multiple patients, and struggling to make ends meet.
This isn’t just a story – it’s the daily reality for thousands of care workers across the country.
😓 The numbers are staggering:
- Up to 3 in 4 care workers report feeling burnout.
- Women who are care workers earn up to 20 percent less than men. That’s like taking home $80 for every $100 that someone in the same role is paid.
- Many care facilities experience chronic understaffing, with job vacancies doubling between 2019 and 2022.
Behind these statistics are real people with real stories. People who care for our loved ones but are struggling under the weight of staffing shortages, low wages, and the rising cost of living.
Have these issues affected you or a care worker you know?
Let’s show we care for the workers who care for us. 💖
In sol,
– Laurie
Laurie Antonin (she/her)
National Campaign Lead
Canadian Labour Congress
Canada’s Unions: Lifting Everyone Up |
