
UDW Endorses Tom Steyer for Governor of California
Powerhouse union of over 250,000 care workers enthusiastically endorses champion of care programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803,

Powerhouse union of over 250,000 care workers enthusiastically endorses champion of care programs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803,

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803, kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.com February 17, 2026 San Diego, Cal. – United Domestic Workers (UDW /

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Contact: Kayla Blado 240-489-1803, kayla.blado@hailstonecommunications.com January 28, 2026 San Diego, Cal. – The United Domestic Workers (UDW

New contract raises wages to $18.90/hr on January 1st for 51,000 workers, so they can afford the rising cost of

Our union’s fight for justice isn’t new. The labor of providing care has always been tied to struggles for racial,

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

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander(AANHPI) Heritage Month—a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and contributions

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

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