Care Workers Didn’t Just Vote This Primary — They Powered the Election
Across California, UDW members phone banked, canvassed neighborhoods, talked with voters, and helped turn out support for candidates and issues
Across California, UDW members phone banked, canvassed neighborhoods, talked with voters, and helped turn out support for candidates and issues
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
President’s Letter Your Vote Shapes the Future of Care Work in California Important Dates for the June Primary Election “We
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
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
Monica Escalante’s journey as a home care provider began at a young age. Growing up, she supported her grandparents—her grandmother
We’re celebrating Filipino American Heritage Month! Together, we’ll continue celebrating and uplifting contributions of our Filipino community across California every
Dear fellow UDW members, I am so excited to announce the official launch of UDW’s very own credit union! We
March was Women’s History Month, and as a union made up mostly of women, every year we celebrate and uplift
February was Black History Month, and every year we celebrate and uplift not just Black history but also those making
UDW member and activist Ms. Terry Walker-Dampier passed away earlier this month after a long battle with cancer. A UDW