Rhode Island BackgroundNEW! CLICK HERE for a detailed report on child care unionization released by the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity!
On August 6, 2013, only three weeks after Governor Chafee signed the child care union bill into law, SEIU filed a petition with the state Labor Board for a union election among the providers caring for a child on child care assistance. Click here to read the full bill. All members of the bargaining unit will be required to pay dues, non members will be required to pay fair share fees which could be as high as full member dues. Here's an example of what providers are paying in other states. Washington - up to $600 per year New York - up to $700 per year Illinois - up to $900 per year Most of these providers are not receiving benefits like health insurance but are still required to pay dues and fees! This is not the first time SEIU has attempted to unionize providers in Rhode Island. In 2005, a previous attempt was vetoed by then Governor Carcieri. He called it an“unmitigated legal and financial disaster” for both taxpayers and the state’s child-care system. In his veto message he also said, “This bill is the Trojan horse of the effort by organized labor to swell its ranks in the public sector”. Read the full veto message below. Recent ArticlesJune 30, 2014 Providence Journal US Supreme Court labor decision could impact RI child care union
June 30, 2013, Rhode Island Center calls on State to end unconstitituional 2013 law Mark Mix: Many have no say in RI union dues October 27, 2013 RI State Labor Relations Board won't delay unionization vote October 9, 2013 RI Labor Relations Board to consider calls to delay child-care unionization vote October 7, 2013 Ruling in Minnesota could chill effort to unionize childcare workers in RI September 20, 2013 Center kicks off 'Child Care Union 101' awareness campaign http://www.valleybreeze.com/2013-09-20/north-providence/center-kicks-child-care-union-101-awareness-campaign#.UjyccNK7yuk Unionization of RI Childcare Providers May Be Unconstitutional http://www.rifreedom.org/2013/08/unionization-of-ri-childcare-providers-may-be-unconstitutional/ Take It From Someone Who's Been There, Child Care Workers; Don't Unionize http://oceanstatecurrent.com/opinion/jennifer-parrish-take-it-from-someone-whos-been-there-child-care-workers-dont-unionize/ Childcare Worker Unionization Battle Heats Up in Rhode Island http://www.golocalprov.com/news/child-care-worker-unionization-battle-heats-up-in-rhode-island/ Stage is set for vote by childcare workers in Rhode Island, but foes are preparing legal arguments http://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20130828-stage-is-set-for-vote-by-childcare-workers-in-rhode-island-but-foes-are-preparing-legal-arguments.ece SEIU Petitions to Bargain For Rhode Island Child Care Providershttp://www.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/content/20130820-seiu-petitions-to-bargain-for-r.i.-child-care-providers.ece |
Basic FactsDues: To be determined
Fair Share: Yes Health Insurance: No Contract: None yet |
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