After a historic vote, thousands of California child care workers are now eligible to join the Child Care Providers United union.
One member of the new union, Charlotte Neal, said this could not have been formed at a better time as her profession struggles to make ends meet during the pandemic.
Neal has been a child care provider for 19 years, and for the first time in her career, she can finally call herself a union member.
“It’s a long time coming. I’m excited because now child care providers have a voice and we are essential workers,” Neal said.
