Les Beck is a member of UDW, cares for his sister, Connie, who’s been almost totally blind since she was 18. PHOTO BY STEVE E. MILLER

UDW Provider Les Beck,  San Luis Obispo Vice-Chair was interviewed for SLO New Times article “State of the unions.” Thursday, April 14, 2011

While government unions get a lot of press, most others operate out of the public eye; they represent workers that contribute to our lives in ways that are vital to modern life but are rarely acknowledged or even recognized.

The union goes to bat for you,” Les said. “They fight for better wages and benefits.”

As Les talked more about the union, it began to become clear that his enthusiasm for the organization is about more than protecting the rights of providers; it’s about protecting his sister and the program that lets her lead a life she can call her own.  >> read entire  article – click here!