What Parents Can Expect Ahead Of Childcare Educators' ‘Shut Down’ Action

Parents around Australia are wondering if their children are going to be affected in tomorrows ‘stop work’ action.

Dubbed a "shut down" by the United Workers Union (UWU) and not a strike, childcare educators will hold a series of demonstrations nationwide on Wednesday with most beginning at 3pm. 

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"Parents should talk to their early educators to see if the action is impacting their centre and room," UWU early education director Helen Gibbons said.

It comes as early education workers are striking over staffing shortages, an ongoing pay dispute and funding support.

Early education consultant Lisa Bryant told ABC workers want "a bit of respect for the work that they do".

"If someone can walk out of a childcare centre and make more money stacking shelves in Woolworths, we've got a problem."

- Lisa Bryant

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