“We Have to Stand Up”: Why Home Care Provider Rachel Terry’s Urging Care Workers to the Polls
Longtime home care provider and UDW political leader Rachel Terry wants every care worker to understand one thing: your vote
Longtime home care provider and UDW political leader Rachel Terry wants every care worker to understand one thing: your vote
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
My union family, Happy New Year! It’s finally 2026 following a heck of a year. In 2025, we fought back cuts to essential programs and went head-to-head with the federal government to try
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!
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
Habits make up a huge part of our everyday lives, good and bad. Waking up early every day and meditating
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,