In Pierce County, an organized body of labor unions is trying to tackle the problem of childcare for working families.
“In the last 10 years, every room that I’ve been in talking about workforce issues, childcare is top of the list,” said Nathe Lawver, the secretary-treasurer for the Pierce County Central Labor Council. “But for 10 years, no one’s done anything about it.”
Only about 14% of child care needs are met in the county, according to a news release from Pierce County…