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Philadelphia child care providers receive payments, but Pennsylvania child care crisis continues

After waiting since June for missed payments from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia-area child care providers have finally received the money — in some cases thousands of dollars.

Agreement Ratified!

On April 26, we held the vote count for the ratification of our agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The agreement was ratified unanimously by a vote of 299-0, with more than half the membership participating. This is a great step forward for family child care providers. Now we need to make sure the legislature passes a budget that funds these improvements!

Public Service Workers Need Unions More than Ever

Public service workers across the country are losing their foothold in the middle class. So says an article in The New York Times this week that serves as a reminder of why labor unions are more needed now than ever.

PA Child Care Workers Fight for Kids

HARRISBURG, Pa. — Child care providers are pushing Pennsylvania General Assembly legislators to create more opportunities for children and are demanding dignity and respect for the work they do.

At a rally in the Harrisburg Capitol’s rotunda, child care providers from across the state said that when children are given the opportunity to receive high-quality care and education at a young age, they are more likely to become productive members of society.

Judi Conte - Making a Difference

Judi Conte Making A Difference

Judi Conte talks about making a difference in a child's life.

Anita Caraway - It's about Caring!

Anita Caraway It's About Caring

CCPU member, Anita Caraway, talks about what it means to be a child care provider in Pennsylvania and the importance of standing together in union.