Springfield, Massachusetts: Square One child care workers strike from 2 June 2026
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More than 50 teachers, staff, cooks, van drivers and other child care workers at Square One in Springfield, Massachusetts went on strike on 2 June 2026 after more than a year of bargaining. The stoppage affected early education and family support services at the provider, and the union said the dispute centered on pay and contract terms; the strike later ended after workers ratified a deal on 12 June.
This alert was originally created on 26 June 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
Aug 20, 2026
✎ Update
The strike ended in mid-June 2026 after ten days, when UAW Local 2322 members ratified a new contract with Square One. The agreement includes a higher starting wage and an immediate 9% pay increase for teachers, kitchen staff and van drivers. Child care services have been running normally since.
Organizer
- UAW Local 2322
Affected Locations
- Springfield
- Massachusetts
Sources
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