Child care

CUPE and Air Transat reach a tentative agreement

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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MONTREAL, Jan. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - On Sunday evening, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) concluded another tentative agreement aimed at renewing the collective agreement for the company's 2,100 flight attendants.

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  • MONTREAL, Jan. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - On Sunday evening, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) concluded another tentative agreement aimed at renewing the collective agreement for the company's 2,100 flight attendants.
  • The collective agreement for these flight attendants, based at airports in Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), expired on October 31, 2022.
  • On November 27, the flight attendants adopted a strike mandate by a nearly unanimous vote of 99.8%, by far the highest tally in the history of CUPE's Air Transat Component.
  • The Air Transat Component is part of CUPE's Airline Division, which represents more than 18,500 flight attendants employed at Air Transat, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Sunwing, WestJet, Encore, Calm Air, Canadian North, Pivot Airlines, Flair Airlines, PAL and Pascan.

Hangzhou's Binjiang District continues Asian Games glory with smart, charming style

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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This quadruped robot, which was put into use for the first time in the Asian Games' history, comes from Unitree Robotics, a Binjiang-based company.

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  • This quadruped robot, which was put into use for the first time in the Asian Games' history, comes from Unitree Robotics, a Binjiang-based company.
  • The district is home to a large number of high-tech enterprises like Unitree Robotics, according to the Information Office of the People's Government of Hangzhou Binjiang District.
  • Along with the "Little White Bowl" Binjiang Gymnasium, they make up a new urban landmark of Hangzhou after the Asian Games, showcasing a fresh Jiangnan style.
  • With scenic sights, facilitating investment policies and considerate public services, Binjiang is continuing its Asian Games glory by playing a leading role in Hangzhou's endeavor to promote high-quality development.

Biz2Credit Panel with Congressmen Marc Molinaro and Greg Landsman Will Examine Small Business Issues on Dec. 6

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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This Special Event will coincide with the upcoming Biz2Credit 2023 Top Small Business Industries Report and give business owners a chance to hear from Congressmen Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19) and Greg Landsman (D, OH-01), both members of the House Small Business Committee.

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  • This Special Event will coincide with the upcoming Biz2Credit 2023 Top Small Business Industries Report and give business owners a chance to hear from Congressmen Marc Molinaro (R, NY-19) and Greg Landsman (D, OH-01), both members of the House Small Business Committee.
  • “We are honored to have two members of the House Small Business Committee give their insights into what Washington is doing to help small businesses survive and thrive during these challenging times,” said Ramit Arora, president of Biz2Credit.
  • With over 33 million small businesses in the U.S. across a wide variety of industries, policymakers have made expanding small business access to capital a priority.
  • It’s a big priority for us to help our small business owners get things done.”

Sesame and Sittercity Partner to Bring Affordable, Quality Healthcare to Thousands of Child Care Providers

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Disruptors in their respective industries, the Sittercity and Sesame partnership lets in-home child care providers access outpatient medical care for themselves at about half the price of what is typical, regardless of the caregiver’s insurance status.

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  • Disruptors in their respective industries, the Sittercity and Sesame partnership lets in-home child care providers access outpatient medical care for themselves at about half the price of what is typical, regardless of the caregiver’s insurance status.
  • Sesame has built a unique healthcare marketplace, connecting thousands of outpatient healthcare providers covering all 50 United States directly with American consumers seeking high-quality, convenient medical care at half the price of what is typical.
  • Sittercity has negotiated even better pricing at Sesame for its thousands of child caregivers with primary care visits starting at just $30.
  • “Child care providers are among the most undersupported workers in our economy, despite providing vital learning and care that allows families, businesses and communities to thrive,” said Zenobia Moochhala, Chief Executive Officer at Sittercity.

Meet the Companies Named to Computerworld’s 2024 Best Places to Work in IT List

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Monday, November 27, 2023
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Boston, MA., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computerworld is pleased to announce the 2024 Best Places to Work in IT list .

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  • Boston, MA., Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Computerworld is pleased to announce the 2024 Best Places to Work in IT list .
  • Recognizing the impact of company size on culture and benefits, the 2024 list categorizes organizations into three segments: large, midsize, and small.
  • The 30th annual survey conducted by Computerworld's publisher, Foundry, aimed to recognize the top workplaces for IT professionals.
  • Remote/hybrid work: Employee autonomy over work location; percentage of remote and hybrid employees; policies regarding flexible work; actions taken to support flexible work; actions taken to ensure employee safety and well-being.

National Association of Friendship Centres Responds to Federal Economic Statement: An Economy that Works for Everyone must include Urban Indigenous People

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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However, Friendship Centres stand ready to be an effective partner with a clear vision for the well-being of communities that we serve.

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  • However, Friendship Centres stand ready to be an effective partner with a clear vision for the well-being of communities that we serve.
  • Of the billions of dollars announced and recorded, there remains only one federal program that specifically supports urban Indigenous programming and it sunsets in 2025.
  • Within urban spaces, Friendship Centres are the most robust and expansive service providers that can respond to the need to address the social, economic, cultural and marginalization of Indigenous people.
  • It is essential to understand that supporting Friendship Centres is an investment with tangible economic and social returns.

Families Paying Too High a Price for Tough Economic Times

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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OTTAWA, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome progress on housing affordability in the federal Fall Economic Statement today.

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  • OTTAWA, Nov. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s unions welcome progress on housing affordability in the federal Fall Economic Statement today.
  • “When we create child care spaces, more parents can enter the workforce.
  • When we invest in the energy transition, we create the good, sustainable, union jobs of the future.
  • But this doesn’t mean cuts to critical help and services families rely on, as Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives keep pushing,” warned Bruske.

Procare Solutions Supports ECE Providers With Enhancements, Advocacy in 2023

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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This year's numerous highlights include:

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  • This year's numerous highlights include:
    "Child care providers in 2023 continued to prove they are the backbone of our economy," said Procare Solutions CEO JoAnn Kintzel.
  • Helping centers improve the education of young learners has always, and continues to be, a top priority of Procare Solutions.
  • Procare Solutions this year also added morning drop-off notes to the Procare child care mobile app.
  • As we head into 2024, Procare Solutions pledges to continue standing with child care providers.

45% of Working Parents Unhappy with Child Care Benefits, Survey Reveals Urgency for Change

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Employers could help fill this child care void with suitable child care benefits, but nearly half (45%) of working parents say the benefits at their job are poor.

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  • Employers could help fill this child care void with suitable child care benefits, but nearly half (45%) of working parents say the benefits at their job are poor.
  • “Child care benefits were already lacking at a lot of businesses, and if they continue to stay that way, working parents will be forced to work less or leave their jobs.”
    The survey identifies two key child care benefits desired by working parents: child care stipends and backup care benefits.
  • Currently, only 15% of working parents receive a child care stipend, yet a staggering 68% wish they had access to one.
  • Everything from child care stipends to backup care days to flexible schedules can give working parents more options with child care to improve their availability.”
    With 76% of working parents saying they or their co-parent have had to use PTO for childcare, offering backup care days can ensure that PTO usage is equitable between parents and non-parents.

Child care advocates and Toronto City Councillors to hold press conference

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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  • Toronto Community for Better Child Care, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care, CUPE 2484 Toronto Child Care Workers, City Councillors.
  • Now we need to focus on solutions,” said Carolyn Ferns, Policy Coordinator for the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care.
  • “It costs more to build child care spaces in Toronto.
  • Those hurdles can’t stop us from increasing the supply of quality, public and non-profit child care services that families deserve.