Yes. These are mostly racialized women with precarious work hours who are barely making minimum wage in these jobs, and that creates a crisis in their families. These are also mothers who need to access and pay for child care. It is a benefit to have decent work with livable wages, opportunities for professional developmentāthat pedagogical developmentāand staff who can have that warm relationship with the children in care.
On March 31st, 2023. See this statement in context.