The BEE Collective and the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment host Childcare Worker Circle

On September 21, 2024,  the BEE Collective and the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment are joining forces to host the inaugural Childcare Worker Circle, a transformative event designed to unite childcare workers from across Charleston. Taking place from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 1142 Morrison Drive, Charleston, SC, this worker-led gathering will offer a safe space for open discussion about workplace challenges and opportunities to develop collective solutions and build childcare worker power.

The Childcare Worker Circle is part of a larger initiative aimed at empowering some of Charleston’s most essential but under-recognized laborers—those in childcare. Participants will learn about their rights as workers, engage in conversations about building solidarity, and find community with fellow childcare workers who share similar experiences.

Attendees can expect:

• Education on their rights as workers in South Carolina

• Building worker power and community by connecting with peers

• An emphasis on privacy, confidentiality, and trust

• A celebration of solidarity to push for equitable treatment in the workplace

Refreshments will be provided, and all workers in childcare and related fields are welcome to attend.

About the BEE Collective

The BEE Collective is an organization that envisions a world where all pregnant people, children, and caregivers are supported and empowered to build a beloved community—one grounded in dignity and equity in maternal health and early education. The BEE Collective’s mission focuses on the wisdom passed down through generations of Black birth workers, elders, and midwives, whose legacy informs a community-led approach to reducing maternal and infant mortality across the Lowcountry.

Through a multi-generational network of birth workers and advocates, the BEE Collective continues to champion the rights of marginalized communities, standing firm in the belief that every individual deserves a safe and healthy birthing experience.

About the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment

The Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment is a local organization dedicated to fighting for the rights and dignity of workers across industries. Through education, organizing, and collective action, the Alliance seeks to empower workers to take control of their labor conditions and fight for justice and equity in the workplace.

Join Us!

This event is a vital step toward building power among Charleston’s childcare workforce, a sector so crucial to the well-being of our community but often overlooked. Whether you’re a childcare worker facing challenges at work or an advocate for labor rights, your voice matters. Join us on September 21 to discuss solutions, form connections, and participate in a movement that centers the dignity and rights of all workers.