True value

Dear Mr. Editor:
The Association for Community Living workers’ strike is another indication of the sad direction our society is headed.
As corporate wealth continues to escalate and the rift between the rich and working poor widens to an abyss, the government blames the workers for our province’s financial woes while dishing out tax credits to the privileged who would only add to the segregation of our communities.
If workers were treated fairly and with respect, there would be no need for unions or strikes. It seems to me that after eight years without a raise, an offer of one percent reflects a lack of appreciation and value for the quality of the job that is being done.
If you want loyal, dedicated employees, it must start with treating them with consideration, courtesy, and the same compassion that you demand of them on the job.
It’s time to reverse this decade-old trend of beating down that segment of our society who can least afford it, and recognize true value in a caring community.
Sincerely,
R. Wiedenhoeft