The UCP is providing an additional $330 million to support the social sector with increased wages and operating funding..On Monday, the UCP said the $330 million will be spent over three years to increase wages and administrative funding..“The social sector provides essential care to thousands of Albertans, and our government is committed to supporting its workers," Minister of Seniors Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon said.."Increasing wages is a huge step we are taking to better attract and retain staff that care for vulnerable Albertans.”.Nearly 15,000 disability workers across Alberta called on the UCP to resolve what they claim is a "staffing crisis" impacting their ability to provide essential services..READ MORE: RALLIES LOOMING: Disability workers calling on Alberta's government for support to resolve 'staffing crisis'.The UCP claimed the affordability crisis has affected many service providers in the social sector and has made it difficult to attract and retain staff..More than 20,000 disability, homeless shelter and family violence prevention workers can expect to see an increase in the amount they take home each month. This funding builds on the $26 million announced by the UCP in December 2022..“After experiencing years of high turnover rates and going nearly a decade without a pay increase, nearly 20,000 disability workers in Alberta are finally getting a raise," Dale Cena founder of Alberta Disability Awareness in Action said.."With this plan, the government will strengthen our sector and ensure better care for thousands of Albertans.”.The UCP said it recognizes the increased pressure of paying for administrative costs in the disability sector. That’s why this funding includes a $25 million increase over three years to help address these challenges..About 21,275 front-line social service workers will receive a wage increase from the money the UCP is spending..This includes about 19,500 disability support workers, 1,600 homeless shelter workers and around 175 family violence prevention workers.
The UCP is providing an additional $330 million to support the social sector with increased wages and operating funding..On Monday, the UCP said the $330 million will be spent over three years to increase wages and administrative funding..“The social sector provides essential care to thousands of Albertans, and our government is committed to supporting its workers," Minister of Seniors Community and Social Services Jeremy Nixon said.."Increasing wages is a huge step we are taking to better attract and retain staff that care for vulnerable Albertans.”.Nearly 15,000 disability workers across Alberta called on the UCP to resolve what they claim is a "staffing crisis" impacting their ability to provide essential services..READ MORE: RALLIES LOOMING: Disability workers calling on Alberta's government for support to resolve 'staffing crisis'.The UCP claimed the affordability crisis has affected many service providers in the social sector and has made it difficult to attract and retain staff..More than 20,000 disability, homeless shelter and family violence prevention workers can expect to see an increase in the amount they take home each month. This funding builds on the $26 million announced by the UCP in December 2022..“After experiencing years of high turnover rates and going nearly a decade without a pay increase, nearly 20,000 disability workers in Alberta are finally getting a raise," Dale Cena founder of Alberta Disability Awareness in Action said.."With this plan, the government will strengthen our sector and ensure better care for thousands of Albertans.”.The UCP said it recognizes the increased pressure of paying for administrative costs in the disability sector. That’s why this funding includes a $25 million increase over three years to help address these challenges..About 21,275 front-line social service workers will receive a wage increase from the money the UCP is spending..This includes about 19,500 disability support workers, 1,600 homeless shelter workers and around 175 family violence prevention workers.
