Summer 2025
Letter from UDW President Beating The Heat Without Breaking the Bank The Real Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Our Lives, Our
Letter from UDW President Beating The Heat Without Breaking the Bank The Real Cost of Medicaid Cuts: Our Lives, Our
I used to think politics didn’t have much to do with me. I was just a home care provider in
From the coastal cliffs and redwood forests to desert landscapes and lively cities, California is filled with breathtaking beauty—and extreme
UDW Family, Our union is a democratic one—guided by our members and led by an Executive Board that is nominated
UDW Family, What a year it’s been already. Right from the start, we had threats thrown at us—and without hesitation,
Spring is in full bloom—and just like the season, it’s a reminder that we, too, deserve to grow and blossom!
Habits make up a huge part of our everyday lives, good and bad. Waking up early every day and meditating
For Martha Guzman, December 9, 2023, began like any other day—but ended with her life forever changed. A routine trip
Dear UDW Members, We play an essential role in our communities. Beyond being the foundation of care—supporting our seniors, people
As care providers and family child care providers, we know that our work is both rewarding and challenging. The responsibility
We are at a critical crossroads for workers’ rights and human rights in America. What we saw last night was
As extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, having an emergency plan isn’t just important—it’s essential, especially when we
This week members across the state came together to celebrate National Register to Vote Day at local events. Together, we
SACRAMENTO – UDW/AFSCME Local 3930, a union representing over 171,000 home care workers and family child care providers in California,
May 1 is celebrated around the world as International Workers’ Day. The U.S. chose to celebrate Labor Day in September
This week UDW leaders and members joined hundreds of care workers from across the country in D.C. at the first-ever
By Pablo Ros President Joe Biden this week signed a major executive order to improve care for working families and support care
Author: Astrid Zuniga My son, Manny, is the reason I get up every morning determined to fight for people with
Members of the California Alliance for Retired Americans and supporters from across the state gathered in Bakersfield to demand Speaker
by Kate Wolffe A new bill proposed in the California legislature would allow in-home care workers to bargain with the