Childcare workers in Chicago took to the streets to demand that the billionaires in the White House stop the funding freeze. It's time to invest in our kids, not recklessly slash budgets that support our communities. #StopTheFreeze #ChildcareWorkers #ProtectChildcare #1u
This week on Labor History Today: Discover the roots of the “Worthy Wage” movement for childcare workers in 1990s Seattle with historian Dr. Justine Modica
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White text on a black background that reads child care is a federal election issue.
A Canadian federal election has been called for Monday, April 28th, 2025.
In this rush to the ballot box, we are reminded that childcare is a federal election issue!
#ECE #OntarioEducators #CanadianEducators #ChildCareWorkers #EarlyYears #CareWork #Education #DecentWork
A small round photo of Carolyn to the right of black text on a white background that reads Carolyn Ferns is Public Policy Coordinator at the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care. Carolyn has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a member of the Board of Directors of both Child Care Now and the Childcare Resource and Research Unit. The EYALondon logo is in the bottom right corner.
A round photo of Carolyn on a white background with the black text that reads Meet Our Guest Speaker Carolyn Ferns, the EYALondon logo is in the top right corner.
Please join us on Tuesday, April 8th at 7PM via Zoom for our next EYALondon Guest Speaker session with Carolyn Ferns!
Registration #LinkInBio
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Let me be very clear: it is spring break. The classrooms are quiet. The toys remain untouched. There are no shoes mysteriously left in the hallway. The children are home, but we are still here, working. Childcare staff deserve dignity, respect, and a full classroom.
#SpringBreak #ChildcareWorkers
![White text on a black background that reads Childcare specific commitments: reduce *daycare costs to $10/day by working collaboratively with the federal government, daycare operators, early childhood educators (ECEs), and other key stakeholders. Adopt best practices from other provinces with respect to the funding formula, giving daycare operators stability while keeping kids safe and helping parents save money. Create more non-profit and publicly owned childcare spaces, so that we can ensure enough spaces are available for every family in need. *Daycare is a term often used synonymously with childcare and is used interchangeably in the communication we received. The Ontario Liberal Party logo is centred above the text and there is a stylized graphic of a white deciduous leaf above it.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:olw4a2kuwkq6ozqsamrl3doo/bafkreidlgqhcsts32xppekwpc5mds66gmtk6i6fvkbgm7bvaczcfiazjn4)
White text on a black background that reads Childcare specific commitments: reduce *daycare costs to $10/day by working collaboratively with the federal government, daycare operators, early childhood educators (ECEs), and other key stakeholders. Adopt best practices from other provinces with respect to the funding formula, giving daycare operators stability while keeping kids safe and helping parents save money. Create more non-profit and publicly owned childcare spaces, so that we can ensure enough spaces are available for every family in need. *Daycare is a term often used synonymously with childcare and is used interchangeably in the communication we received. The Ontario Liberal Party logo is centred above the text and there is a stylized graphic of a white deciduous leaf above it.]
White text on a black background that reads More childcare specific commitments: Train, attract, recruit, and retain more talented ECEs to address the critical shortage. Ensure ECEs receive a livable wage and have access to professional development opportunities that will make becoming an ECE an attractive and viable career. Offer tuition waivers to ECE students who agree to serve in small, rural, remote, northern, and underserved communities after graduation, ensuring that all regions of Ontario have access to quality childcare. The Ontario Liberal Party logo is centred above the text and there is a stylized graphic of a white deciduous leaf above it.
White text on a black background that reads General statements on Childcare: We are committed to creating a sustainable and affordable childcare system that works for both parents and providers, and we appreciate your engagement on this important issue. The Ontario Liberal Party logo is centred above the text and there is a stylized graphic of a white deciduous leaf above it.
White text on a black background that reads We received a clarification email from the Ontario Liberal Party. What does it say about childcare? There is a stylized graphic of a white deciduous leaf above the text.
We received a clarification email from the @ontarioliberal.bsky.social
What does it say about childcare?
#CARECollective #ChildCareWorkers #EarlyYearsAdvocacy #LdnOnt #EarlyYears #ECEC #EarlyChildhoodEducationAndCare #Childcare #CareWork #EarlyLearning #Education #DecentWork #ChildCareIsPolitical
A Diego Rivera image of his painting, indicates to us-- to remember to treat the Worker with Respect. All workers, con respeto.. trabajaderos y trabajaderas, con respect! #fieldworkers #federalworkers with Respect. #DiegoRivera
Diego Rivera's painting reminds us to treat our fellow workers with respect. All workers with Respect, con Respeto. #fieldWorkers #ChildCareWorkers #ChildCareEmployees #FarmWorkers #FederalWorkers #workers #conRespeto.. #withRespect #DiegoRivera #TheWorkers
White text on a black background that reads The Ontario NDP have released their 2025 provincial election platform. What does it say about childcare? There is a stylized graphic of a black deciduous leaf above the text.
The Ontario NDP have released their 2025 provincial election platform. We know #childcare is a provincial election issue, so what is the NDP saying? What is their plan to support our sector?
#ECE #OntarioEducators #ChildCareWorkers #EarlyYearsAdvocacy #DecentWork #ChildCareIsPolitical
The Rutgers Child Care Research Collaborative has released two new research briefs by researchers from the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development: an analysis of #Internet #childcare #jobpostings, and a summary of the preliminary findings from focus groups with #childcareworkers in #NewJersey.
If you would like support preparing to testify in person for any of these bills, please send us a direct message!
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A pink and purple graphic with hearts and sparkles reading: Childcare workers of Portland! Early childhood educator social. Join us on the front patio to hang out! Get support & strategies from fellow early educators, about anything from working conditions to education! Friday February 14th, 6:30-9:00 pm. Bye and Bye, 1011 NE Alberta, Portland, OR. Contact: pdxccla@gmail.com, IG @pdxchildcarelaborallisnce, bsky @pdxccla.bsky.social
Calling all #pdx early childhood educators, caregivers, and nanny’s!Come hang out, make connections, get advice, and vent your frustrations. We’ll be on the front patio at the Bye and Bye on Friday Feb 14th, 6:30-9 pm. 💖 #ece #childcareworkers
Share your ideas for how we vote for childcare in this Ontario provincial election!
What questions will you be asking? What commitments are you looking for from your local representatives?
#ECE #ChildCareWorkers #EarlyYearsAdvocacy #LdnOnt #EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodEducationAndCare #DecentWork
Black text on a white background that read Next Meeting, Tuesday, February 11, 2024, 7:00 - 8:30PM Guest Speaker: Adebola Adefioye EYA London zoom, there is a stylized graphic of a black deciduous leaf above the text.
Please join us on Tuesday, February 11th at 7PM via Zoom for our first EYALondon Guest Speaker of 2025: Adebola Adefioye!
Registration #LinkInBio
#CARECollective #ChildCareWorkers #EarlyYearsAdvocacy #LdnOnt #EarlyYears #ECEC #Childcare #CareWork #EarlyLearning #DecentWork
A graphic recording of our conversation, the title Community Meeting is centred at the top, trees, leaves, mushrooms, and humans are included with quotes and intentions mentioned at the meeting.
We are incredibly grateful to Emma Richard who joined us on Tuesday and gifted us this beautiful graphic recording of our community conversation!
#ECE #CARECollective #ChildCareWorkers #EarlyYearsAdvocacy #LdnOnt #EarlyChildhoodEducationAndCare #CareWork #DecentWork
The first slide lists the planned meeting dates and times from January to May 2025 in white text on a black background. The second slide lists the planned meeting dates and times from June to December 2025 in white text on a black background. The EYA logo is in the bottom right corner of both slides. There are small green leaves decorating both slides.
We are pleased to share the planned EYALondon meetings for 2025!
Watch our feed for posts about upcoming meetings and information on how to register!
#ECE #Educator #CARECollective #ChildCareWorkers #EarlyYearsAdvocacy #LdnOnt #EarlyYears #Childcare
Childcare workers and ECEs are worth more | Green Party of Ontario bit.ly/3RYoz21 #OntarioGreens #ECE #GPO #ChildcareWorkers #Wages #onpoli
