2020: A look back at the year that changed our world forever
2020 required more compassion, strength and determination than any year in recent memory. As caregivers, we were better prepared than
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
Campaign for term limits paves way for worker-friendly San Diego BOS Statement from UDW Executive Director Doug Moore: “The new
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2020 Contact: Margitte Kristjansson, 619-548-4304 Gov. Newsom vetoes AB 1993, denies rights to unemployment insurance
In a union election victory 17 years in the making, child care providers across California have voted overwhelmingly to be
The pandemic is here to stay for a while. Make sure you are protecting yourself and your client. The COVID-19
Faced with a 7 percent cut to hours, we fought back—and won There are many great things that workers can
As you know, earlier this year our union, CCPU, handed more than 10,000 petitions into California state officials declaring our
On behalf of the over 118,000 IHSS caregivers we represent, I want to thank the Senate and Assembly for coming
By Doug Moore, Executive Director of UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. George Floyd. These are the names of
The following letter was sent to both the California State Assembly and California State Senate members of their respective budget
Sacramento, CA — United Domestic Workers of America (UDW/AFSCME 3930), a union of in-home caregivers and family child care providers
Sacramento, CA — United Domestic Workers of America (UDW/AFSCME 3930), a union representing over 118,000 in-home caregivers in California, released
Millions of Americans are unable to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic and, sadly, this includes some IHSS providers too.
Activist, mother, caregiver, hero—Mary Courtney-Sheldon is one of the half million frontline home care workers in California keeping seniors and
Gabriella Cisneros looks after 14 children at her home day care outside San Diego and is down to her last
If you, your client, or someone in your family becomes ill with COVID-19 or develops symptoms you believe may be
Aurora Sanchez noticed her mother, Maria Ocampo, was sick with what would later be diagnosed as the new coronavirus March 25.
Before the COVID-19 epidemic, IHSS providers earned up to eight hours of sick leave per year. That’s never been enough,
Miren Algorri has been a licensed day care provider for 22 years — her 23rd anniversary is coming up this
Carnella Marks considers herself lucky. She lives in Chico and has some masks left over from the Camp Fire a
