
Letter from UDW President
UDW Family, Our union is a democratic one—guided by our members and led by an Executive Board that is nominated

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!


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 are at a critical crossroads for workers’ rights and human rights in America. What we saw last night was

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

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