The President’s Report, Spring 2017
Dear Fellow IHSS Providers, We have had a busy few months! Together, we rallied against the Republican led assault on
Dear Fellow IHSS Providers, We have had a busy few months! Together, we rallied against the Republican led assault on
In this issue: Equal Pay for Equal Work IHSS in Danger Real Consequences Audit of the IHSS payroll confirms providers
As a UDW member, you can save over $2,400 a year with benefits like our low-cost dental insurance through Dental
IHSS providers have been plagued with late timesheets and paychecks for years. In March, the State Auditor released a report
“Losing IHSS would be emotionally devastating — and it could also uproot our lives,” said Wanda Quinones, a caregiver in
Federal changes could mean cuts to home care and our benefits After months of fighting to protect IHSS from cuts,
Dignity for All campaign aims to bring equality to IHSS providers and clients across the state. In Riverside County, Robin
Bryce Covert, ThingProgress, April 24 Wealthier families stand to benefit much, much more. President Trump’s plan to make childcare more affordable
Claire Cain Miller, The New York Times, April 20 As many American parents know, hiring care for young children during
Phillip Reese, Sacramento Bee, April 18 These days, infant child care in California can cost as much as a mortgage.
Help us win equal pay for IHSS providers Throughout the state many IHSS caregivers are earning minimum wage, while some
By Gaby Galvin, U.S. News & World Report, April 7, 2017 In 1990, American women earned 71.6 cents for every
Center for American Progress, April 6, 2017 Access to affordable, high-quality child care is essential for children and families. On
Fill out the survey and join our AB 437 task force! By Astrid Zuniga, UDW Vice President I am a
Bryce Covert, ThinkProgress, March 30 Despite his pledges to make childcare affordable, Trump’s budget would undo federal funding for afterschool
Mallory Shelbourne, The Hill, March 29 The Trump administration will work to make affordable childcare available for more families, President
Safety BLR, March 28 Two bills affecting workplace health and safety in California—one affecting healthcare employers and the other affecting
IHSS providers have been plagued with late timesheets and paychecks for years. In March, the State Auditor released a report
Northridge Patch, March 20 LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA — A new report issued Monday found that Los Angeles County parents
OC Breeze, March 16 In this report, we analyze the Governor’s child care and preschool proposals, the California Department of
Louis Freedberg, EdSource Today, March 12 Opening the first meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Early Childhood Education, Assembly