Local 1212 - Standing Up for Children, Families, and our Profession

This year, Iowa’s 6,000 registered family child care providers are taking a strong stand on behalf of children, families, and our profession. Since we formed our union last year, we have been making our voices heard in ways we never could before!

We’re Passing New Laws to Improve Child Care

In our first year as a union, we helped pass new laws to improve child care! We also won important progress on several other child care issues

Click on the following topics to find out more!

• New Timely Payment Law for Subsidy Care

• Registering More Providers for Children’s Safety

• Subsidized Care Extended to Some Older Children

• A Seat at the Table in State Pre-K Planning

A team of providers will meet with DHS to call for:

• A Bill of Rights for Child Care Providers

• A Voice in State Boards and Commissions

• A Voice in Education and Training

• Review and Revision of the QRS with Provider Input

• A Fair Dispute Resolution Process

• Improved Subsidy Rates and Regulations

• Health Insurance Options for Providers

Click here for more information about negotiations

Click here to view Region & Chapter Leadership for Local 1212 

How Much We All Accomplish Depends on Your Support!

The most basic way to show your support is to sign a membership card for Local 1212. A large number of members is essential to winning improvements – it shows the state that we are serious about change.

To join the union, or for more membership information, click here