Astoria, OR – according to the state officials, the funding was secured via negotiations by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union and their Child Care Providers Together group and was championed by former Oregon Governor Kate Brown.
OregonSaves was chosen as the preferred program provider for this initiative by a joint labor-management committee, tasked with choosing the most qualified retirement plan in an open market.
OregonSaves’ demonstrated commitment to the financial security of workers across the state, made it the ideal choice for directing the ARPA funds on behalf of this essential group.
The active involvement of DELC, which licenses childcare providers, added a crucial layer of support to this initiative.
The collaborative partnership with AFSCME played a pivotal role, with AFSCME taking the lead in outreach and communication, ensuring their union members were well-informed about their retirement benefit.
