Thread by @communitychange

🧵Thread on today's #DayWithoutChildCare. ⤵️

Our child care system is in crisis.

So today, 100s of care providers, parents/families, & organizations across the country to host a #DayWithoutChildCare.

Here's a glimpse into what this power looks like.

daywithoutchildcare.org.

@nwlc @MomsRising @NAEYC @domesticworkers @4earlysuccess @MJActionFund @SEIU @Parent_Voices @mainepeople @CLASP_DC Child care is the backbone of the economy. It is the workforce behind the workforce.

And child care providers deserve a thriving wage.

@USATODAY's @aliaemily this morning➡️

#DayWithoutChildCare

usatoday.com/story/news/edu…

“We can no longer afford to wait,” said BriTanya Bays [@villageactivist], a provider from West Texas who will be closing her doors on Monday and helping to lead a march at the Texas state capitol in Austin.

@HuffPost's @CitizenCohn ➡️

huffpost.com/entry/child-ca…

On the heels of @MomsRising's #MOMibuster. Y'all, this movement is deep and it's rising.

@politico's @eleanor_mueller ➡️

#DayWithoutChildCare

politico.com/news/2022/05/0…

We know that big wins are possible, because powerhouses in our movement like @OLENewMexico are already leading the way.

@commondreams's @juliakconley ➡️

#DayWithoutChildCare

commondreams.org/news/2022/05/0…

📍Power coming in from Philadelphia this morning -- one of hundreds (!!) of actions taking place all over the country today.

The economy does not move without child care. Families need affordable care & providers need a thriving wage.

#DayWithoutChildCare

👀 Even Fox Biz coming in to recognize this power. Organizing Works. ✊✊

#DayWithoutChildCare

DayWithoutChildCare.org

https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1523626334949306368

📍New Glarus, Wisconsin

#DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/ShawnFetta/status/1523664322970341376

📍Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We are honored to be in this fight with you!! <3

https://twitter.com/HelenGymAtLarge/status/1523657939160285185

📍Maine

#daywithoutchildcare

https://twitter.com/maineaeyc/status/1523664223087308800

📍Austin, Texas

#DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/EricSchlein/status/1523665451678588930

📍Indianapolis, Indiana

#daywithoutchildcare

https://twitter.com/smathering/status/1523664804631973888

https://twitter.com/Liifund/status/1523656532637872133

🎼 Annnnd our anthem just dropped on TikTok. #daywithoutchildcare

tiktok.com/@ryzehendricks…

"I pay more in daycare than I do in rent."

TikTok's cherishandfavor has entered the chat.🔥 It's time for action on child care.

#DayWithoutChildCare

tiktok.com/@cherishandfav…

Today's the day. We're brining in all the power.

Just listen to LaurynAndSteph ➡️

#DayWithoutChildCare

tiktok.com/@laurynandstep…

📍Brooklyn, New York

Thank you @SenatorBrisport ! #DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/SenatorBrisport/status/1523672952343957504

"Although Theresa's services have been key to get parents to work [her] low wages mean that she struggles to make ends meet at home."

🎨Catherine Killough @CRayas @StrongFemaleCh3
🖋️@RoxanaNorouzi @weareoneamerica @wendolymarte

#daywithoutchildcare

📍Los Angeles, California

#DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/pdmacfarlane/status/1523681791625768960

And we're proud to be in this fight with you! ✊ @dianalimongi @MomsRising

#DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/dianalimongi/status/1523672928575176704

@dianalimongi @MomsRising Our hearts are full. #DayWithoutChildCare @AFLCIO

✊✊

https://twitter.com/lizshuler/status/1523674474289442816

#DayWithoutChildCare

@CMGNationalNews's @DebbieMLord ➡️

wpxi.com/news/trending/…

#DayWithoutChildCare

@KristiPahr for @FatherlyHQ ➡️

fatherly.com/news/child-car…

📍 Missoula, Montana

This movement is strong and we are growing. Awestruck by the power coming out of Missoula today!

#DayWithoutChildCare

📍 Dawson, Georgia

A bounce castle and all! #DayWithoutChildCare

📍Kalispell, Montana

Our economy runs on child care. We need permanent support NOW.

#DayWithoutChildCare

📍Austin, Texas

Happening soon! #DayWithoutChildCare @EdAustin_TX

https://twitter.com/EdAustin_TX/status/1523747986022420480

@EdAustin_TX 📍Viriginia

Yess @VirginiaPromise ✊ ❤️ #DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/VirginiaPromise/status/1523747575480074240

📍Michigan

@MJActionFund ALWAYS brings the power! #DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/MJActionFund/status/1523724059498139649

📍Oakland, California

Fired up, ready to go. 🔥Organizing works.

#DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/CCPUCalifornia/status/1523742498719289344

📍Connecticut & New York

We love these signs!! #DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/AllOurKin/status/1523749474564116481

Thank you Senator @PattyMurray ❤️✊ #DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/PattyMurray/status/1523729613176078336?s=20&t=yF8oMPNoYnUyRwOs4nE_mg

@PattyMurray #DayWithoutChildCare

https://twitter.com/albert_wat/status/1523808658848628736