CUPE Saskatchewan hosted an information table at a Picnic in the Park to Save Child Care on Saturday, August 8. Organized by the Saskatchewan NDP, the picnic highlighted the need to protect and strengthen Saskatchewan’s child care system.
The event provided an opportunity to share information about the impacts of recent child care cuts and discuss the importance of accessible, affordable child care with community members.
“Scott Moe’s July 1 cuts to child care funding and supports have real consequences for families, workers, and communities,” said Kent Peterson, president of CUPE Saskatchewan. “When families can’t find affordable, accessible child care, parents are forced to cut back their hours, leave jobs, or turn down opportunities. Employers struggle to fill positions, and communities lose valuable workers.”
CUPE Saskatchewan and Child Care Now are working with parents, workers, providers, and community members to speak out and protect Saskatchewan’s child care system.
Part of that effort will be a series of townhalls held across the province this fall:
- Moose Jaw: September 16, 7 p.m., Timothy Eaton Gardens/Seniors Centre, craft room
- Regina: September 28, 7 p.m., Regina Humane Society, classroom 2
- Yorkton: October 1, 7 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, upper hall
- Prince Albert: October 8, 7 p.m., Prince Albert Public Library, meeting room 3
These events are an opportunity for families, workers, providers, and community members to learn more, share their experiences, and work together to protect and strengthen child care in Saskatchewan.
CUPE is Saskatchewan’s child care union, representing over 300 child care workers in the province and over 12,000 across Canada.
To stay up to date on child care issues and upcoming events, visit: cupesask.ca/childcare