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Johanna doesn't accept that social services community workers should be paid unequally - so she's letting @BCGovNews know! Her voice is one of over 15,000 that want equal pay now. It is time for the government to act. Learn more at EqualPayBC.ca. #EqualPayBC

Carson provides essential community social services work but struggles to afford Vancouver's high cost of living. Equal pay for non-union workers like Carson is important to ensure clients like CJ get the supports they need. Learn more at EqualPayBC.ca. #EqualPayBC

Sarah loves working with kids! She is committed to her job and loves her employer. But she's paid less than her union counterparts. Why is Sarah's work less valued by @bcgovnews? Learn more at EqualPayBC.ca. #EqualPayBC

Carson provides essential community social services work but struggles to afford Vancouver's high cost of living. Equal pay for non-union workers like Carson is important to ensure clients like CJ get the supports they need. Learn more at EqualPayBC.ca. /#EqualPayBC

We value all our employees and believe in equality for all – whether they belong to a union or not. However, the BC Government @BCGovNews does not fund union and non-union worker positions equally! Does this sound fair? /4

Equal Pay results in better worker retention, which leads to secure worker-client relationships and more supportive environments. A stable workforce also keeps people safe from COVID and other harms. /3

We believe in equality for all workers – whether they belong to a union or not. Equal Pay values every worker who cares for vulnerable people. Many of our workers are BIPOC and/or women, who already experience inequities. \#EqualPayBC /2

You can do it Teresa!

On Thurs, the #bcgov will deliver wage increases to unionized social service employees. Shouldn’t the govt have an equitable approach that includes equal increases for non-union employees doing the same essential work? #equalpaybc Visit: equalpaybc.ca/

#Bcgov sets the pay for 32K social service workers, but now sets it lower for 17K who haven't joined a union. This is a change in government practice. For 25 yrs BC provided the same funding increases for union and non-union social service workers with @CSSEABC #equalpaybc

We will be speaking about #bcgov refusing to fund wage increases for non-unionized social service workers to match their unionized colleagues doing the same job and why it’s important for the #bcgov to act now! #equalpaybc Learn more: equalpaybc.ca/

@selinarobinson #DYK? Equal Work Equal Pay BC is being forced to file a complaint with the LRB because the #bcgov is refusing to provide wage increases to non-unionized workers, even though they provided that increase to unionized workers doing the same jobs. #equalpaybc

@NicholasSimons #DYK? Equal Work Equal Pay BC is being forced to file a complaint with the LRB because the #bcgov is refusing to provide wage increases to non-unionized workers, even though they provided that increase to unionized workers doing the same jobs. #equalpaybc

@adriandix #DYK? Equal Work Equal Pay BC is being forced to file a complaint with the LRB because the #bcgov is refusing to provide wage increases to non-unionized workers, even though they provided that increase to unionized workers doing the same jobs. #equalpaybc

We support this urgent letter asking MPs to rethink #BillC7. "Canadians with disabilities are hearing MPs and Senators arguing that lives just like theirs featuring disabilities just like theirs are not livable. This is harmful and hurtful and stigmatizing." #cndpoli

We are grateful to have the support of MLA Kirkpatrick as we continue our efforts to ensure non-union social service workers receive the same wage as their unionized counterparts who do the same job. #equalpaybc Learn more: equalpaybc.ca/

Equal Work Equal Pay BC pleased to have the support of Karin Kirkpatrick, the Official Opposition Critic for Children, Family Development, and Childcare. @KirkpatrickWVC will be participating in a press conference with us this Thursday at 9AM PST. Link will be shared soon!

Equal Work Equal Pay BC has an exciting week ahead! Check back here tomorrow to find out our next step in trying to ensure the #bcgov provides wage increases that it provides to unionized workers to non-union employees doing the same jobs. #equalpaybc equalpaybc.ca/

The Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity mandate letter says they will, “Ensure our government’s commitment to gender equality is reflected in our budgets, policies and programs.” #DYK? 80% of social service workers are women. #equalpaybc 1/2

When will the #bcgov treat all community social service workers fairly? They are refusing non-unionized workers wage increases that match their unionized counterparts doing the same job! Learn more at: equalpaybc.ca/ 2/2