Earlier this month, Smith College shocked parents and teachers by announcing the closure of the Fort Hill Childcare Center at the end of this school year. Fort Hill educators recently unionized with UAW Local 2322 and were in the process of negotiating their first contract. After a massive rally last month, the college agreed to keep the center open until 2029.
The Western Mass Area Labor Federation is calling local unions to come together to support Fort Hill workers as they fight for their jobs. We know that parents in the area are already struggling to find childcare options, and this closure will only make things harder for working families. Join us to tell Smith College to make the right decision and keep Fort Hill open.