October 24, 2012
Today, October 24, is Child Care
and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. Every year the
Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care(OCBCC) and 9 Ontario and
national unions co-sponsor this day. This year, our annual
award recognizes Ontario community colleges with on-campus
child-care programs. CAAT Support Division represents Support
Staff workers in 24 colleges in Ontario. Local 557 Local
President, Marilou Martin commented on the award: “As the union
representing workers in the college child care centres, we are
proud to recognize the education, skills, dedication, passion
and experience of our members”. The first award for Excellence
in ECE Education will be presented to George Brown College at a
breakfast ceremony today and then to other community colleges
throughout the coming months, including Centennial, Conestoga,
Confederation, George Brown, Humber, Lambton, Sault, Seneca and
Sheridan. The ten organizations proudly co-sponsoring this day
are: CUPE, CAW, ETFO, USW, NUPGE, OCBCC, OFL, OPSEU, OSSTF,
OECTA. For further information, see the attached press release
or call Andrea Calver at OCBCC, 416 434 8031.
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