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Vote for A Stronger Voice at the Federal Level

A special election is an election held outside of the regularly scheduled election cycle to fill a vacant public office or address a specific ballot issue. In this special election Californians will vote on Proposition 50, which would allow the state to use new congressional district maps for the November 2026 election. 
 
In June, Republicans in Congress voted to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for MediCal, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, which puts food on the table for the children in our care.
 
These cuts go into effect starting in 2026 and will devastate home care and family child care providers, our families and communities.
 
This is just the beginning; the cuts won’t stop there if we don’t act. New Congressional maps will give us a chance to elect champions for working families that will vote to protect the programs and funding we need.  Prop 50 gives us the power to protect our programs and have a stronger voice in Congress.
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Why Prop 50 Matters to Us

In June, some members of Congress voted to cut essential services that support working families, including Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

  • Medicaid funds more than half of IHSS, the program that pays home care providers.
  • SNAP puts food on the table for the children we care for.

When Congress cuts these programs, everyone suffers. And this is just the beginning—the cuts won’t stop unless we act.

By approving new congressional maps, Prop 50 gives us the power to elect champions for working families—leaders who will vote to protect care and ensure providers and our families aren’t left behind.

By protecting care through Prop 50, UDW shows what we do best: fight for healthcare, economic security, and justice for working families.

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Cynthia Williams

“We need champions in Congress to fight for IHSS and family child care. The Republicans in California voted to cut hundreds of millions in funding for Medi-Cal and IHSS.  We deserve better representation in Congress!

We can fight back by voting YES on Prop 50.”

Precious Henley

“In Kern County, we have horrible air quality and a huge segment of the population relies on Medicaid for health care. Cutting Medicaid is like choking them to death. I’m supporting Prop 50 to hold congressional members accountable. It’s time to elect members of Congress who care about strengthening our communities!”

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Why Unions Matter

UDW Fights for Care, Jobs, and Our Communities

Unions give working people a voice to fight for the programs and jobs that families just like yours depend on. UDW fights every day to defend care, win fair wages, and make sure we all have the resources we need to thrive. When we stand together, we can protect care today and build justice for tomorrow.
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Recent UDW Victories

When We Organize, We Win

Together, UDW members are protecting and raising standards for care providers and families across California. See how our victories are making a difference.

Child Care Contract Ratification

We protected healthcare, retirement and training benefit funds for child care providers.

Improved Pay and Benefits

Increased minimum wage, secured overtime pay and 5 days of paid sick leave.

Protected IHSS Jobs

We stopped the state from eliminating IHSS and protected providers from pay cuts.

“As part of the UDW community, I feel protected. We protect each other. We empower each other. We are family.“

Ivonne

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In California, our ballots are mailed to us starting October 6, but if you’re not comfortable voting by mail or didn’t receive your ballot, you can find polling location to make your voice heard on Election Day, November 4. Knowing exactly where to go means taking control of your day so that nothing stands in your way of casting your ballot.

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