Child care, pay equity, safe communities, and proper funding of shelters are issues of concern to Alberta families. Brian Mason and Alberta's NDP are the only party fighting for these issues.
Alberta's NDP is committed to achieving the full equality of women in every walk of life. Our children, our families and our community depend upon it.
- Brian Mason
- Brian Mason
Alberta's NDP would:
- Reduce childcare fees and increase the number of affordable spaces available thereby shortening wait times.
- Establish an integrated childcare plan that acknowledges the afterschool needs of children aged 6-12 (and their parents/guardians) and improve wages and benefits for childcare workers.
- Increase funding for women's shelters and enhance support for abuse victims seeking affordable long-term housing.
- Create more secure housing options for women in need with additional supports for women who are leaving the sex-trade.
- Eliminate wage discrimination in public sector and government contracts.
- Support community policing initiatives in an effort to make our communities safer.
- Advocate for high quality, low-cost, education-centred child care and early intervention programs.
Liberals and Conservatives have neglected women's issues:
- In 2006, Alberta women's average hourly wage was an average of $5.46/hour less than men.
- Half of all working Albertan women are classified as low wage (less than $15/hour).
- There is a shortage of affordable childcare options and spaces.
- Alberta women are less likely to receive a benefits package at work or belong to a union.
- Over 15,000 women and children were denied service at women's shelters in 2006 because there wasn't room.
