Pierce County Labor Council

In Pierce County, an organized body of labor unions is trying to tackle the problem of childcare for working families.The Pierce County Labor Community Services Agency purchased an old elementary school in Tacoma in late September. The nonprofit plans to renovate the building to house child care for around 175 kids.

The Pierce County Central Labor Council is taking on an ambitious task — figuring out the problem of child care for working families.It’s a problem that Nathe Lawver, secretary-treasurer for the council, knows well.“Any conversation on workforce, within twenty minutes you're talking about child care,” Lawver said.