Advocacy News – May 6, 2022
Last week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, through their America Works program, held the first discussion in a series focused on tackling the childcare crisis and providing resources for employers who have workers facing this ever-present challenge. America Works is the U.S. Chamber’s initiative to explore and solve the multitude of battles employers across the country are dealing with on a daily basis. If you are interested in viewing the first discussion surrounding access to quality childcare, click here.
The U.S. Chamber diligently and frequently updates their America Works website with data and information on navigating childcare solutions, as well as other labor and workforce concerns. See below for some examples of the resources available:
- USCF Employer Roadmap – Childcare Solutions for Working Parents
- How Employers Can Better Support Working Parents With Childcare Solutions
- Employer Guide to Childcare Assistance and Tax Credits
- Data Deep Dive: A Decline of Women in the Workforce
- Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: Why One Million Woman are Missing from the Workforce
- Understanding America’s Labor Shortage: The Scarce and Costly Childcare Issue
- TOOTRIS Child Care Benefit Overview for Chambers and Trade Association
Make sure to keep up to date with future discussions by the U.S. Chamber’s America Works program by visiting their website.
For questions or more information, please contact LRobinson@michamber.com.