Parents, teachers, health providers demand paid sick days for a #SafeSeptember

(TORONTO, ON) –  Health providers are joining with parents, teachers, and community members to hold a socially-distanced rally for paid sick days ahead of schools reopening. Without legislated paid sick days for all, not only will parents be unable to stay home with sick children, but many workers inside the education system will be pressured to work while sick -- from cleaners to school bus drivers, crossing guards, and occasional teachers.

WHAT: Parents, educators, and health providers will speak about the urgent need for paid sick days ahead of schools reopening 
WHEN: 12:30 - 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 29, 2020
WHERE: Southwest corner of Bloor and Dufferin  
VISUALS: Parents and community members holding banners, health providers wearing scrubs and handing out flyers
SPEAKERS:
- Dr. Alex Caudarella, Family physician, the Decent Work & Health Network
- Sarah Peek, Elementary school teacher in Toronto
- Lisa Johnston, Registered Early Years Educator, decent work advocate 
- Rachel Huot, Parent organizer, Ontario Parent Action Network
Speakers will be available for interviews during the event.

For details, contact:
Rana Hamadeh, Decent Work & Health Network
[email protected] | 647-803-8961