Family Child Care Providers Took Action Across California This Summer
Child care providers have been showing up all summer — from Sacramento to communities across the state — fighting for
Child care providers have been showing up all summer — from Sacramento to communities across the state — fighting for
California’s leaders have reached a budget agreement for 2026–27, and it brings both important wins and ongoing challenges for care
UDW members will soon have access to a new digital membership card that can be downloaded directly to your smartphone.
President’s Letter Your Digital Membership Card is Coming Soon! Care Workers Made This Budget Possible — Now We Keep Going
Starting in July, we’re rolling out digital membership cards that download directly to your phone! This change will make it easier for you
Elections don’t only happen in November, and it’s crucial that we use our voices to elect champions who fight for us. California’s Primary Election
President’s Letter Your Vote Shapes the Future of Care Work in California Important Dates for the June Primary Election “We
Even as we faced threats like proposed cuts to hours and overtime, members stood together and won real gains. Together, UDW members ratified
In November, UDW members heard directly from candidates seeking to become California’s next Governor during a powerful gubernatorial tele–town hall. Home care workers and family child care providers
Important Note: The federal funding freeze announcements are a developing situation. This update is current as of January 14, 2026.
Our union’s fight for justice isn’t new. The labor of providing care has always been tied to struggles for racial,
After weeks of voting, meetings, home visits, and powerful organizing, child care providers have overwhelmingly ratified our third contract with
Union members must vote on the agreement. Voting will continue until Monday, Sept. 22, at 4:00 PM. Together, we amplified
Letter from UDW President Beating The Heat Without Breaking the Bank The Real Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Our Lives, Our
From the coastal cliffs and redwood forests to desert landscapes and lively cities, California is filled with breathtaking beauty—and extreme
UDW Family, What a year it’s been already. Right from the start, we had threats thrown at us—and without hesitation,
Habits make up a huge part of our everyday lives, good and bad. Waking up early every day and meditating
Dear UDW Members, We play an essential role in our communities. Beyond being the foundation of care—supporting our seniors, people
UDW family, This year has been marked by ups and downs, testing our strength and bringing us closer together to
As care providers and family child care providers, we know that our work is both rewarding and challenging. The responsibility