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September 21, 2020
"One provider at a time"
Miren Algorri
An organizer on the Child Care Providers United campaign talks about what it took to win.
The Fight for a Caring Economy
Miren Algorri
Miren Algorri is a second generation child care provider and early childhood educator living and working in California.
September 21, 2020
"It’s the movement that makes a difference"
Valeska Sanchez
An organizer on the Child Care Providers United campaign talks about what it took to win.
The Fight for a Caring Economy
September 18, 2020
"There was just no accountability"
Pam FranksKeith Kelleher
Pam Franks talks with Keith Kelleher about organizing the first childcare providers union in Illinois
Interview, Labor Organizing , The Fight for a Caring Economy
Pam Franks
Pamela Franks was born May 27, 1971, in Forrest City, Arkansas. Pamela’s mother died when she was only 3 years old. After her mother’s passing, Pamela and her brother were raised by their grandparents, which instilled the values...
September 21, 2020
The Early History of Childcare Organizing in Chicago
Keith Kelleher
The recent victory by 43,000 childcare providers in California is the latest in a long movement started by Black women in Chicago.
The Fight for a Caring Economy
Keith Kelleher
Keith Kelleher was the founder of ULU Local 880 (1983-5), then SEIU Local 880 (1985-2008) and then president (2008-2017) of SEIU Healthcare Illinois,...
September 21, 2020
"The biggest challenge is escalation"
Jovanna Hernandez
An organizer on the Child Care Providers United campaign talks about what it took to win.
The Fight for a Caring Economy
Jovanna Hernandez
Jovanna Hernandez is dedicated to building union power alongside family child care providers in her hometown of East Los Angeles, parts of the San Gabriel Valley...