Hi John,

This morning, we are working through the details of the Senate’s one house budget proposal, and still analyzing the proposal from the Assembly. So far this is clear: State Legislators recognize that the Governor’s executive budget proposal does not invest enough funding for wages. The Senate clearly recognizes the need for additional funding, and even though it is not $1.2 billion, it is more than the governor chose to include in her budget.

Today is Equal Pay Day, and we are calling on state leadership to permanently increase investment in the New York State child care workforce in the enacted budget. If they fail to act, they will jeopardize the livelihoods of child care educators and impact the quality and stability of child care in our communities.

We urge you to take action today:

  1. Join our Equal Pay Day Phone Bank
    From 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST today, register to participate.

  2. Write a Letter to Governor Hochul
    Voice your support for a $1.2 billion investment in NYS’ child care workforce, advocating for a permanent workforce compensation fund.

Equal Pay Day is a call to action, and your support for fair compensation in the child care sector is one key step in dismantling gender disparities in the workforce.

Thank you!


In solidarity,

Marina Marcou-O'Malley

Co-Executive Director

Alliance for Quality Education
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