Tips on letter-writing

Try to link the letter to an issue that the newspaper has covered recently, or to an event in the media. However, many small market community papers are happy to have Letters to the Editor on nearly any issue you choose to write on.
Give credit where credit is due: don't be afraid to congratulate a good editorial, or a recent decision by an elected official or company that is socially progressive.
Always sign your name (or, with email, write it in full) and provide a daytime telephone number and address.

Albertans Who Care

Write a letter and show you care

Step 1: Compose your letter

To:	Premier Ed Stelmach E-mail: premier@gov.ab.ca
Subject:	*Personalize the subject line.
Letter:	I am writing to you to call upon the Alberta government to develop a real plan that will address the growing human resources crisis in the human services sector. I believe that the work of the human services sector plays a vital role in your government’s plan to “improve Albertans' quality of life, and provide safe and secure communities”. Yet, the reality is that for human service organizations, the crisis is getting worse as the demand for their services grows and they cannot attract and retain the necessary staff to maintain quality services for the many Albertans in need. For this reason, I am asking the Alberta government for: 1. An immediate government investment to respond to the human resources crisis in the human services sector so to provide an increase in wages, benefits and supports that will allow the sector to attract and retain a workforce. 2. A commitment to invest in a three-year social infrastructure plan (2008 – 2011) that will establish Alberta as a world leader in supporting quality of life in strong, healthy and connected communities. I appreciate that you have many pressing demands upon you and your government, but feel that unless significant action is taken to address this crisis, there will be many serious consequences for Albertans.
Sincerely, (enter your personal information below)
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Talking Points

Use any of the following points to personalize your letter and stay on message:
- Last year, nearly 27,000 women and children were turned away at shelters...
- Alberta's government has failed to adequately plan for this human resources crisis.
- Lack of a social infrastructure plan is placing vulnerable Albertans and vital services at risk.
- I am deeply concerned about the crumbling social infrastructure of Alberta.
- People who work full-time looking after children and families in crisis should not have to live in poverty.