Suffolk County, New York daycare provider Roxanne Savage, pointing to the daycare's information center where tips on child care, nutrition and safety are posted. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Group provider Cheryl Oare with some of the children in her care. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Independent childcare provider Christine Longo of Saratoga County, NY with one of the children she cares for as a group provider. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Beth White guiding one of the children in her care on the monkey bars while another child looks on. White has been a strong advocate among Ulster County, New York daycare providers for the benefits and strength that come from joining a union. Independent child care providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Suffolk County, New York daycare provider Roxanne Savage, one of thousands of providers looking for the strength that comes from union membership. Independent childcare providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Claudia Ruiz and her assistant Jennifer Rios with the children in their care. Independent childcare providers across New York State came one step closer to having a union voice after Governor Eliot Spitzer signed an executive order on May 8, 2007, allowing them union representation.
Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) VOICE Local leaders and negotiating team members Beth White, a child care provider from Ulster County (foreground left) and Patrick Hogan, a child care provider from Westchester County (foreground right) meeting with United States Senator Hillary Clinton and other AFSCME child care providers to discuss home-based childcare industry issues. Clinton announced that day the Quality Childcare for America Act. The act would increase funding for worker development programs and block grant funding by $200 million. CSEA is New York State's largest union.