FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803,kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.comMay 15, 2026 Union of 250,000 care workers urge Governor Newsom to fully fund
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803,kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.comMay 14, 2026 Union of 250,000 home and child care workers decry action as
State Assemblymembers and Senators Stand United with Vulnerable Californians and UDW Caregivers at State Capitol to Reject Harmful Cuts to
A Different Kind of Prom Night is a personal reflection by Shikha Bansal, a home care provider in San Diego
President’s Letter Your Vote Shapes the Future of Care Work in California Important Dates for the June Primary Election “We
Starting in July, we’re rolling out digital membership cards that download directly to your phone! This change will make it easier for you
This month, we’re celebrating Autism Awareness Month, preparing for the upcoming primary election in June, and making our voices heard to ensure care is prioritized!
California lawmakers are once again targeting the IHSS program to fix the budget deficit. With federal cuts looming, they’re preparing to balance the budget on the backs of home care providers and the people we care for.
We cannot allow this to happen!
When Rachel Terry talks about voting, she speaks as someone who has felt its impact firsthand. At 55, as a Black woman, a longtime caregiver, and a leader in her union’s political council, she sees voting as a direct connection between the struggles of her ancestors, the survival of her family, and the future of the care workers she stands beside.
The Quiet Isolation of Autism Families is a personal reflection by Shikha Bansal, a home care provider in San Diego
This month, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month and recognizing the power of collective action, care, and leadership!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803,kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.comMarch 19, 2026 San Diego, Cal. – Upon hearing the recent news of labor
March 17, 2026 VIA UFW FOUNDATION — As a women-led organization that exists to empower communities, the allegations about abusive
As home care and family child care providers, we know what it means to hold California together. We help seniors
Powerhouse union of over 250,000 care workers enthusiastically endorses champion of care programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803,
President’s Letter Cooking with Care: UDW Member Recipes Celebrating our 2025 Contract Victories! UDW Hosts California Gubernatorial Tele–Town Hall Centering
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803, kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.com February 3, 2026 Sacramento, Cal. — In response to an uptick in
Happy New Year! Each month, we’ll bring you union news, member stories, and ways to take action.
Important Note: The federal funding freeze announcements are a developing situation. This update is current as of January 14, 2026.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803, kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.com January 12, 2026 Sacramento, Cal. — Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803, kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.com January 4, 2026 San Diego, Cal. — The United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME
