The new Family Day holiday meant increased costs for about 80 agencies in the community living sector. They still had to provide services, of course, and were facing about $1.5 million expenses in overtime because of the additional statutory holiday.
The agencies tried to convince the government to cover the extra cost, without success.
Until they shared the problem with Times Colonist reporter Lindsay Kines, who began asking questions.
Hours later, three days before the holiday, the government announced $1.5 million in extra funding.
There is a lesson. When you have a good case, but aren’t getting anywhere, let the media and the public know about it.
The Times Colonist story is here.
No comments:
Post a Comment