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Providers and Unions Urge Committee to Reject Bill Narrowing Childcare Bargaining Rights
Summary
SB 6353 would narrow the scope of collective bargaining for childcare providers and change WCCC payment rules. The committee heard hours of opposition from providers, union leaders and caregivers who said the changes would cut at least $2,200 per month from many providers and destabilize childcare access.
Senate Bill 6353 (as presented in committee) would make multiple changes to the Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program and related provider compensation and bargaining scope. Committee staff described provisions that would eliminate planned income‑eligibility expansions, change payment rates and the way providers are reimbursed, and narrow the items eligible for collective bargaining on economic compensation.
The bill drew…
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