As home-based child care providers, the work we do every day enables parents to work and children to learn. We are a strong thread helping to hold our communities together. We knew that we needed to build an organization with the political power and resources to change the child care system so it works better for us and the children and families we serve. That why, in 2004, we decided to build our own union.
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As home-based child care providers, the work we do every day enables parents to work and children to learn. We are a strong thread helping to hold our communities together. We knew that we needed to build an organization with the political power and resources to change the child care system so it works better for us and the children and families we serve. That's why, in 2004, we decided to build our own union.
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Home-based child care providers, including group, family, and relative/neighbor providers, began organizing and getting active. In time, Child Care Providers UNITED (CCPU) was born. CCPU is the only union founded for and by child care providers in Pennsylvania.
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Home-based child care providers, including group, family, and relative/neighbor providers, began organizing and getting active. CCPU is the only union founded for and by child care providers in Pennsylvania. We are building our 2024 Legislative Agenda, taking action with our legislators and the state to make sure our childcare system centers us in it!
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We have montly membership meetings on the last Thursday of every month at 6pm on Zoom. If you'd like to attend, send an email to La'Kasha or Lydia (find their contact info on the Contact Us tab).
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Social workers stand as a pillar of support, compassion, and advocacy for those who are the most marginalized in our communities. This March, Council 4 is highlighting incredible social work members for National Social Work Month.
Social workers stand as a pillar of support, compassion, and advocacy for those who are the most marginalized in our communities. This March, Council 4 is highlighting incredible social work members for National Social Work Month.
Social workers work tirelessly, sometimes against overwhelming odds, to uplift those in need. Department of Children and Families (DCF) state social workers, members of AFSCME Local 2663, are no different. Behind every success story, such as a family reuniting, a child or parent receiving the services they desperately need, or a child in foster care graduating high school, there stands a social worker dedicated to being the last line of defense, the last safety net to those who need it.
Social workers work tirelessly, sometimes against overwhelming odds, to uplift those in need. Department of Children and Families (DCF) state social workers, members of AFSCME Local 2663, are no different. Behind every success story, such as a family reuniting, a child or parent receiving the services they desperately need, or a child in foster care graduating high school, there stands a social worker dedicated to being the last line of defense, the last safety net to those who need it.
/This article is one part of a *two part series. [1]*/
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/This article is two of a *two-part series. [1]*/
Social workers stand as a pillar of support, compassion, and advocacy for those who are the most marginalized in our communities. This March, Council 4 is highlighting incredible social work members for National Social Work Month.
Social workers stand as a pillar of support, compassion, and advocacy for those who are the most marginalized in our communities. This March, Council 4 is highlighting incredible social work members for National Social Work Month.
Social workers work tirelessly, sometimes against overwhelming odds, to uplift those in need. Department of Children and Families (DCF) state social workers, members of AFSCME Local 2663, are no different. Behind every success story, such as a family reuniting, a child or parent receiving the services they desperately need, or a child in foster care graduating high school, there stands a social worker dedicated to being the last line of defense, the last safety net to those who need it.
Social workers work tirelessly, sometimes against overwhelming odds, to uplift those in need. Department of Children and Families (DCF) state social workers, members of AFSCME Local 2663, are no different. Behind every success story, such as a family reuniting, a child or parent receiving the services they desperately need, or a child in foster care graduating high school, there stands a social worker dedicated to being the last line of defense, the last safety net to those who need it.
Have you completed our 2024 Legislative Survey yet?
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If not, fill it out now! Family and Group providers are organizing to win better wages, working conditions, and dignity in our industry. Fill out this survey so when we go to the bargaining table, we can best represent all of Pennsylvania's Family and Group providers! Follow this link. [1]
Why Join?
Why Join?
We consistently fight for and secure the best wages, benefits and working conditions for our members. Since so much of public service workers’ rights, benefits and funding are impacted by the actions of elected officials, we maintain a strong presence in the corridors of government, fighting to protect our members and holding politicians accountable for their actions. We stand ready to do the same for you and your colleagues.
We consistently fight for and secure the best wages, benefits and working conditions for our members. Since so much of public service workers’ rights, benefits and funding are impacted by the actions of elected officials, we maintain a strong presence in the corridors of government, fighting to protect our members and holding politicians accountable for their actions. We stand ready to do the same for you and your colleagues.
Get in touch with us to have a preliminary conversation and to learn more. All conversations are strictly confidential and you will not be pressured to move forward until you are ready.
Get in touch with us to have a preliminary conversation and to learn more. All conversations are strictly confidential and you will not be pressured to move forward until you are ready.
The Michigan State Employees Association (MSEA) has partnered with the Michigan Corrections Organization (MCO) and Senator John Cherry to introduce Senate Bills 165 - 166 -167. These bills amend the State of Michigan Employee Retirement Act 240 of 1943 and the Michigan State Police Retirement Act 182 of 1986 adding the State of Michigan law enforcment classifications to the State Police Pension+ Program. Expanding the State Police Pension+ Program to include more public safety officers will help with recruitment and retention, ensure our state is safe, invest in our economy, and support our officers and their families who serve our communities every day. “I’ve seen how agencies like mine are unable to attract and keep some of the best people on the job because there are better retirement benefits elsewhere. That’s why we need to expand the State Police Pension+ Program to more of Michigan’s public safety professionals.” — Jill Miller, Conservation Officer Corporal from Bay County. The bills have been voted out of the Senate Labor Committee and are awaiting a vote on the Senate floor. Keep an eye out during the coming weeks and months for your opputunity to assist in adovocating for these dedicated public servants.