Old Tacoma elementary school being transformed into a workforce and childcare hub

The Pierce County Central Labor Council is transforming a former school into a workforce and childcare hub for union families in Tacoma.

TACOMA, Wash. — A new workforce and childcare hub is coming to Tacoma.

The Pierce County Central Labor Council, which represents more than 100 labor unions, and its nonprofit arm the Pierce County Labor Community Services Agency, is buying the old Willard Elementary School, most recently Willard Early Learning Center.

The council is transforming it to be used for multiple purposes, including a section of the building being turned into a 24-hour affordable childcare center for union employees. The council said the

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