“This is an indication of not prioritizing and recognizing the dedicated work of front-line child welfare professionals,” said Jamie Pfau, a social worker and instructor at the University of Manitoba. Pfau, the president of the Manitoba Foster Parent Association, said foster parents have also been requesting a funding increase.

“Societies can be judged by how they treat their animals, children, and elders. Unfortunately, forcing front-line workers to strike in order to receive fair wages to care for the most vulnerable children does not fare well for Manitobans,” Pfau said.

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