There for each other: Union Strong
Being a member of UDW means being part of a family of over 140,000 IHSS and child care providers who
Being a member of UDW means being part of a family of over 140,000 IHSS and child care providers who
Fellow IHSS and child care providers, I am excited to announce that we are working with Aflac to offer UDW
As a union representing over 120,000 caregivers, it’s not news to us that the IHSS program has problems getting care
Last year as the COVID-19 pandemic intensified, so did something else: hate crimes against Asian Americans, and our elders in
Taxes are due soon, and IHSS providers may qualify for a $600 or $1200 tax credit through the Golden State Stimulus. The deadline is May 17th for providers who are eligible to file
By Doug Moore, Executive Director of UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 Last summer when the brutal murder of George Floyd sparked action
90% vote yes to invest in our union and our future More than 15 years after the last change in
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility has expanded to include IHSS recipients aged 16 and older. Because of this, CDSS has authorized compensation
“For me, the vaccine is a matter of life.” Though UDW caregiver and county representative Beatriz Manjarrez is here at
President’s Report, Winter 2021 Dear Fellow Caregivers, Working together in our union, we have been able to win so many
The recent increase in hate and violence against Asian Americans across the country and right here in California is antithetical
Lack of planning and underpaying In-Home Supportive Services providers left vulnerable populations without 132 million hours of care over five-year
On February 9, Governor Gavin Newsom came to the UDW San Diego office to join a roundtable discussion hosted by
In this issue: Our union, our future: We’re starting this year stronger than ever! Providing Child Care in a Pandemic
Starting January 1, all IHSS providers saw a boost to our wages thanks to the statewide minimum wage increase —
The COVID-pandemic hasn’t just been a health crisis, it’s been an economic crisis, too. But thanks to the work of
CCPU-UDW members support essential workers while struggling to stay afloat By caring for the children of essential workers throughout the
Dear UDW family, We began our union over 40 years ago to better the lives of workers, our families and
2020 required more compassion, strength and determination than any year in recent memory. As caregivers, we were better prepared than
Which lawmakers were in solidarity with seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, and working families in 2020? During 2020, IHSS caregivers
One of the most powerful ways UDW helps caregivers and child care providers is by giving us a voice at