A MESSAGE FROM CHILD CARE PROVIDER YESENIA DE LA TORRE, DISTRICT 8 CENTRAL AREA 1 REPRESENTATIVE
Top Priority: Thousands of Care Workers are Voting in This Midterm Election!
Election day is Nov.3! There’s no time to waste. If you haven’t voted yet, check out our voter guide, vetted by UDW members like you, to learn which candidates and propositions have earned our support! View our voter guide here: https://www.udw.org/vote/#guide
Victories Powered by Member Strength: New IHSS Contract Won!
El Dorado County IHSS Contract: Members voted to approve a new agreement through June 30, 2027, that includes wage increases and a reopener in March 2027.Providers in Action: Turning Out, Speaking Up, and Building Power
Whether knocking on doors, making calls, attending membership meetings, or connecting with fellow providers, we are helping educate voters and elect leaders who will have our backs! Our collective action makes a difference, and every conversation helps strengthen our union.
Celebrating Filipino American History Month
We recognize the contributions, struggles, and lived experiences of Filipino Americans whose stories have too often been overlooked or underrepresented in traditional historical narratives. This month is an opportunity to honor their impact on our communities, culture, and history.“Filipino culture is deeply rooted in family values. Our parents cared for us, and now it’s our turn to care for them. I’m proud to share my culture and our contributions to the United States. I celebrate my roots through my church and Corona’s Filipino community with cultural dances, traditional songs, and Pancit, a noodle dish symbolizing long life. I want others to know that Filipinos are welcoming and hospitable—you’re always welcome!” – Nida Tabag, Home Care Provider, Riverside County
Member Story of the Month: Family Child Care Provider Maria Elena Millings
For more than 30 years, Maria Elena Millings has opened her home to the children and working families of Oxnard. The impact of her care stretches across generations. Children she cared for as babies now return as parents, asking her to care for their own children. Read Maria’s entire story HERE.
