STOP THE CUTS! Stand with Homecare Workers by Signing a Letter to Schwarzennegger
President Barack Obama called on our nation to come together and overcome the worst economic crisis in decades. But here in California, Governor Arnold Schwarzennegers proposed budget cuts will do just the opposite.
Thousands of homecare workers will gather this Saturday to stop cuts to their services that help seniors and people with disabilities live safely in the dignity of their own homes. Read More --
Will you stand with them by signing a letter to Schwarzennegger? Click here to sign today:
UHW CELEBRATES HISTORIC INAUGURATION JANUARY 20, 2009
Caregivers at ten Kindred Healthcare nursing homes win raises, organizing rights, and a voice to improve care
"Quality care committees are unprecedented in the nursing home industry," said Ema Penisini, a certified nursing assistant for eight years at Pacific Coast Care Center in Salinas. "Everyone's so excited about this agreement". Read our Press Release and Watch our Kindred Victory Video
Union Members Overwhemlngly Boycotted and Actively Opposed SEIU's Sham Election - The votes are counted and the results are in |
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UHW members delivered over 125,000 protests in opposition to Andy Stern’s sham vote on local union jurisdiction for healthcare workers in California. We stood up against the false choice of two bad options: tear 65,000 members out of UHW, or dissolve our union completely. By contrast, just 25,000 out of 309,000 eligible members from three different SEIU locals returned ballots endorsing either choice. Visit www.SEIUVoice.org for more about Sham Vote.
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Rules and Schedule for the SEIU California Advisory Membership Vote
 Shining our Light on the Daughters of Charity
On December 17, UHW members at Daughters of Charity facilities held powerful candlelight vigils to call on management to return to the bargaining table and negotiate in good faith.
‘Tis the Season for a Fair Contract!
On Thursday, December 18, UHW members at Centinela Hospital held a rally in front of the hospital to demand a fair contract.
Tentative contract agreement reached at Enloe Medical Center
After more than five years of work, UHW members at Enloe Medical Center in Chico are just a few days away from finalizing their first contract. Read more
Sutter Amador Hospital Employees to Vote on Joining UHW, call for fair, respectful process
On Oct. 30, 350 hospital and clinic workers at Sutter Amador Hospital representing all healthcare classifications, including RNs, CNAs, Rad Techs, Cooks, Pharmacists, and Medical Assistants filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board for an election to establish UHW as their union representative. Read more
UHW Nursing Home Workers Win Groundbreaking Contract with Horizon West
Earlier this week over 500 nursing home workers at six facilities ratified a new master contract with Horizon West, a for-profit company operating nursing, assisted living and retirement facilities throughout California and Utah. Read about the Historic Settlement
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