I started this petition to support Early Childhood Educators demand for Worthy Wages. Today is a call to action, a time for those who believe equality in pay is not a privilege but a right. Did you know that childcare providers working in Family and Group childcare settings are paid as little as $2.00-$3.00 per hour? Did you know that these workers often work 10-12 hour shifts? Did you know that these same workers can have B.A or Master degrees in Education and even teaching certifications but are still underpaid? Did you know that millions of families rely on subsidize funding to help pay for children ages birth to 12 years old, and it's still not enough to cover the full cost of care? Do you believe that working families should have high-quality nurturing early learning programs to provide care for their precious babies? If you believe that it's time to support the work force behind the work force the tell your representative to invest in Worthy Wages for ECE and fund high-quality programs for working families! Take a stand today, for Worthy Wages for Family and Group Providers by signing our petition and sharing with all your friends.