tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667348909154981284.post7204267683983611321..comments2024-03-20T06:55:57.193-07:00Comments on Born to Blog by Beth Kaplan: a protest in Toronto and a powerful encounterbethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09122791819498272634noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667348909154981284.post-996722374729776982022-11-27T06:53:35.648-08:002022-11-27T06:53:35.648-08:00Just catching up on your blog Beth. I got the link...Just catching up on your blog Beth. I got the link in the email this morning (Nov. 27th). I’m an RECE in childcare at U of T, fortunately I’m not in the same position as the CUPE workers but I am in a CUPE union, and I’m in childcare. I get paid significantly more than they do, but still not nearly enough for this physically and mentally demanding career. It’s infuriating to hear Lecce, and the like, demonising women (let’s face it) for asking for a living wage in exchange for teaching, supporting, and caring for the well-being of children and their families. Thank you for being at the rally. Thank you for your voice. <br /><br />Thank you also for stopping your bike and helping that distressed woman in her grief. You were meant to be on Richmond Street that day to listen and remind her that there are still humans who care, that even if she has no one else to turn to, her grief is valid and acceptable. After all, isn’t that what we all want?Whether it’s a book, an article, a blog, a social media post, a rally? We all want to be seen and heard. Thank you for stoping that day. <br /> Liannenoreply@blogger.com