Hello Fellow Providers!
Below are a few very important updates which affect all Family Child Care Providers. Please review all bullet points carefully and take action where needed.
· Political Updates
o Judge Sumi’s Ruling: MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin judge has struck down a law taking away nearly all collective bargaining rights from most state workers. Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi ruled Thursday that Republican legislators violated Wisconsin's open meetings law during the run up to passage. She says that renders the law void. The law pushed by Gov. Scott Walker takes away all bargaining rights except over base salary for teachers and other public workers. The decision is not the end of the legal fight. The state Supreme Court has scheduled arguments for June 6 to determine whether it will take the same case. Lawmakers could also pass the law again in order to nullify open meeting concerns that led to the judge's ruling Thursday.
o Child Care Collective Bargaining Rights - CCPT’s future
§ At this time our contract will remain intact until June 30, 2011
§ After July 1, 2011 -We may not be able to negotiate a new contract at this time but we will still be able to advocate, represent, assist, provide technical assistance, provide trainings, lobby on behalf of fccp, provide health insurance and other benefits, keep providers informed through quarterly newsletters and mass e-mails, host Statewide meetings, and maintain our executive board made up of family child care providers around the state.
o Must see: wisconsinccpt.org – our very own CCPT web-site - visit the new WI Politics link for all updates on what has been going on here in Wisconsin. Get activated now! (CCPT members only)
o Other important Political links to help you stay informed and form your opinion on what needs to be done:
§ http://www.wiafscme.org/
§ http://www.defendwisconsin.org/
§ http://www.wispolitics.com/
§ http://www.thewheelerreport.com
· 2011-2013 Proposed Biennium Budget
o URGENT ACTION NEEDED TODAY- Legislator will take up both of the below items THIS TUES MAY 31! Both of the pdf documents below are the Legislative Fiscal Bureau analysis paper to the Joint Finance Committee.
YoungStar: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/2011-13%20Budget/Budget%20Papers/217.pdf
· Main talking points: We are asking the JFC to choose Severity Index Tool Plan Delete Provision (E3); Reimbursement Rates Alternative C
WI Shares: http://legis.wisconsin.gov/lfb/2011-13%20Budget/Budget%20Papers/216.pdf
· Main talking points: We are asking the JFC to fully fund WI Shares and to reimburse providers at the Federal guidelines recommendation of 75% of the 2010 Market Rate Survey. Provider’s current rates have been frozen since 2006.
· Let your voice be heard! To find your Legislator, visit this link:
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/w3asp/waml/waml.aspx
· HEALTH INSURANCE for Family Child Care Providers- come to one of the meetings listed below to get insurance information and other important child care updates:
