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Governor Gregoire Signs Legislation Providing Collective Bargaining for Family Child Care Providers

For Immediate Release: March 15, 2006

OLYMPIA � Governor Chris Gregoire today signed into law a measure that will provide collective bargaining rights to family child care providers who care for children in their homes and receive child care subsidies.

"Investing in child care workers and programs will lead to great results in the future. The first five years are the most important years for emotional, experiential, and intellectual development. They set the stage for the rest of life," said Governor Gregoire. "This bill reflects the value we place on early learning and the child-care experience."

For information on this bill, please visit the Action page on the Governor�s website or the Washington Legislature website.


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