GIFTS AND GRIPES

Time for Premier to Deliver
There are approximately 17,000 disability workers in Alberta providing much needed services to over 9,300 disabled Albertans. Workers in the sector were excited by Premier Redford's recognition of the challenges faced by them and the charitable non profit agencies they work for during the Leadership Campaign. As the government creates its next budget it is too easy to overlook the disability services sector. That has happened in the past and with Allison Redford at the helm we hope it will not happen this time as well. Closing the 40% gap between governmental and non-governmental workers doing the same work will provide increased professionalism, a safer work environment and ultimately a higher quality of life to the most vulnerable people in our society. Premier Redford is a breath of fresh air and we look forward to her promises being realized in the 2012 budget.

~ Colin Reichle, Executive Director
Alberta Disability Workers Association
St. Albert
www.disabilityworkers.ca

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