In British Columbia, like in most of the rest of Canada, working parents struggle to find good childcare. Fees are too high, wait lists are too long, and too often, families are forced to use unregulated care, with no safety standards.
That’s why there’s the $10aDay Child Care Campaign. Launched by the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC, the goal is to translate growing public support into political support to implement the Plan.
Sign the petition at 10aday.ca/add_your_name. You can also donate, volunteer, and help spread the word. Visit 10aday.ca for more details.
Photo: Sharon Gregson, spokesperson for the $10aDay Child Care Campaign, spoke to the 2015 USW National Women’s Conference.
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