Unions representing psychologists in the public sector denounced the government’s inaction on Sunday, after having requested, last November and without success, a meeting with ministers to discuss the shortage of psychologists.
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On November 24, a coalition of eight labor organizations requested a meeting with Ministers Sonia LeBel, Christian Dubé, Bernard Drainville, Pascale Déry and Lionel Carmant to discuss the attraction and retention of labor in psychology.
They also wanted to address the issue of “wage discrimination” which persists within this profession, the organizations argued in a press release on Sunday.
Despite reminders, the unions did not get a response.
“Given the seriousness of the situation, the government’s immobility to deal diligently with this issue, which is crucial for the health of the Quebec population, is completely unacceptable,” said the spokespersons for the eight organizations.
A first meeting had already taken place in September between the union organizations representing psychologists in the health and social services network in the public sector, the Employers’ Negotiation Committee for Health and Social Services (CPNSSS), the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) and the Treasury Board Secretariat (SCT).
“The ball is now in the government’s court. For our part, we are ready and willing to meet the ministers concerned now to implement the solutions necessary to improve the working conditions of psychologists and restore the supply of mental health services to which the population is entitled. ‘wait,’ hammered the spokespersons.