Government to begin consultations with early childhood educators

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The provincial government is going to begin consultations with those who work in the childcare system.

Education Minister Paul Dinn says he is following up on a request from the sector to set up a steering committee to undertake consultations.

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The committee will make recommendations regarding changes and benefit improvements for workers which Minister Dinn says will help with recruitment and retention.

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Meanwhile, some ECEs say they’re planning to walkout today to protest at Confederation Building.

Some childcare centres have already taken to social media saying they’ll have a delayed opening or could be closed altogether today.

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