UDW caregivers join #MeToo movement with a bill to help fight sexual harassment
Across the country, countless workers—from food industry workers to actors and more—have been coming forward to talk about sexual assault
Across the country, countless workers—from food industry workers to actors and more—have been coming forward to talk about sexual assault
From Butte to Orange County, providers are packing Board of Supervisor meetings with a sea of UDW green and demanding
Dear Fellow IHSS Providers, Preparing for conventions has been keeping us all very busy this quarter! Our UDW convention will
Our fight to protect privacy for providers and clients A federal law has mandated that all states implement Electronic Visit
Although nearly all California workers already get paid time off when they are sick, this basic right has long been
In this issue: The latest on EVV and IHSS Get involved: We’re fighting for pay raises for IHSS Paid sick
A federal law has mandated that all states implement Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for Medicaid-funded personal care services programs like
By Astrid Zuniga, caregiver and UDW Vice President As an active member and elected leader of my union, I wear
Timesheet violations are a hassle and they can be scary—no one wants to be suspended or fired as a provider
By Angela Peifer, IHSS provider and UDW member in Orange County. Most IHSS caregivers in the state make just above
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF UPCOMING WEBINARS ON PAID SICK LEAVE. In 2016, UDW caregivers helped secure a historic
The 43rd International AFSCME Convention will take place July 16-20, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Elected delegates from across the nation
March 21, 2018 Ballots were mailed out on February 12th – 15th. The votes were tallied on Tuesday, March 20th and the
UDW caregivers are strong advocates for our IHSS clients – seniors and people with disabilities. That’s why every year we
Union of 100,000 in-home care workers makes choice after surveying candidates on long-term care policy and positions For Immediate Release
Oral arguments began today in Janus v. AFSCME, a U.S. Supreme Court case that threatens the ability of unions like
On Tuesday, February 13, we joined IHSS providers from SEIU 2015 in a rally and lobby day at the California
A lot of IHSS providers have noticed that our 2017 W-2s don’t look quite right—or at least don’t look the
As a member-led union, UDW provides a way for IHSS providers to make our voices heard and take charge of
In this issue: What’s in store for IHSS in 2018 “Thanks to our union we’re saving $970/month on health insurance!”
UDW’s 16th Biennial Convention is in June and the theme is CAREGIVER STRONG! Look for your ballot in the mail
