Home Childcare Providers, RIDHS To Announce Contract Settlement

Press release from SEIU 1199:

Dec. 19, 2022

On Tuesday, December 20 at 4:00 p.m., Rhode Island home childcare providers, who are members of SEIU 1199 New England, together with representatives from the RI Department of Human Services, will hold a press conference to announce an important new contract settlement agreement.

The two organizations worked collaboratively to address important issues affecting home childcare providers. Historically, these providers are predominantly Latina women of color, who have struggled with lower wages, low reimbursement rates, lack of retirement and time off, as well as high out-of-pocket expenses. Home childcare providers offer a critical service that allows parents to remain in, or rejoin, the workforce, which contributes to the economy and provides an economic boost to working class communities. Providers are trained professionals, leaders in their community, and serve populations that have been hard hit by Covid-19 and its residual effects. This agreement represents important progress for these individuals and for their continuity and growth moving forward.

The press conference will take place in both English and Spanish.

WHAT: Rhode Island Home Childcare Providers Press Conference
WHERE: SEIU 1199 NE Office - 319 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909
WHEN: Press Conference on Tuesday, December 20 | 4:00PM
WHO: Home Childcare Providers and RIDHS officials joined by parents, elected officials and community supporters

This press release was produced by SEIU 1199. The views expressed here are the author's own.