Summer 2026
President’s Letter Your Digital Membership Card is Coming Soon! Care Workers Made This Budget Possible — Now We Keep Going
President’s Letter Your Digital Membership Card is Coming Soon! Care Workers Made This Budget Possible — Now We Keep Going
Dear union family, Spring was action-filled as we took on important fights that will impact the future of care work
UDW members will soon have access to a new digital membership card that can be downloaded directly to your smartphone.
California’s leaders have reached a budget agreement for 2026–27, and it brings both important wins and ongoing challenges for care
Across California, UDW members phone banked, canvassed neighborhoods, talked with voters, and helped turn out support for candidates and issues
Child care providers have been showing up all summer — from Sacramento to communities across the state — fighting for
President’s Letter Your Vote Shapes the Future of Care Work in California Important Dates for the June Primary Election “We
Dear union family, As we welcome a new season—sunnier days, new growth—we’re reminded that our fight continues. When our workforce, our
This June’s state primary election will have a major impact on the future of care work in California—and as care
Elections don’t only happen in November, and it’s crucial that we use our voices to elect champions who fight for us. California’s Primary Election
Longtime home care provider and UDW political leader Rachel Terry wants every care worker to understand one thing: your vote
Starting in July, we’re rolling out digital membership cards that download directly to your phone! This change will make it easier for you
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As inflation and economic uncertainty continue to surge, United Domestic Workers (UDW) and the California Community Colleges
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
Even as we faced threats like proposed cuts to hours and overtime, members stood together and won real gains. Together, UDW members ratified
In November, UDW members heard directly from candidates seeking to become California’s next Governor during a powerful gubernatorial tele–town hall. Home care workers and family child care providers
My union family, Happy New Year! It’s finally 2026 following a heck of a year. In 2025, we fought back cuts to essential programs and went head-to-head with the federal government to try
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 January 28, 2026 San Diego, Cal. – The United Domestic Workers (UDW
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803, kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.com January 12, 2026 Sacramento, Cal. — Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom released