UDW opposes Congress’ latest attempt to weaken the Americans with Disabilities Act
Leaders in Congress have introduced new legislation to water down the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The bill, HR 620,
Leaders in Congress have introduced new legislation to water down the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The bill, HR 620,
Over 6,000 IHSS home care providers in Butte County have gone without a new contract for five years—but we’ve gone
Doug Moore, Huffington Post, November 1, 2017 Caregiving is not easy. Home care workers—those who provide in-home care to seniors,
The 21st Century CURES Act, federal legislation signed into law in December 2016, includes a small provision that could have
Do you know what a Silver Alert is? It’s like an Amber Alert, but instead of a warning system for
Ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is an attack on American values that will tear apart 800,000
On Friday morning members of the UDW bargaining team reached a Tentative Agreement with the San Diego County Board of
by Doug Moore, UDW Executive Director “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of
UDW Statement on Senate Failing to pass “Skinny Repeal” of the Affordable Care Act California caregivers remain vigilant and will
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 29, 2017 Gov. Brown signs budget that helps home care workers fight for better wages United
By Doug Moore, UDW Executive Director Last July, millions watched Diamond Reynolds’ livestream on Facebook in the immediate aftermath of
Urgent: IHSS still at risk Earlier this month, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act
Millions of Americans rely on long-term care to live with dignity at home and in our communities, yet far too
Howard Bedlin, NCOA, May 23 Straight Talk for Seniors®: 10 Ways the Administration’s Budget Would Impact Senior Programs The White
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 4, 2017 Today, after months of unsuccessful attempts, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a
Help us win equal pay for IHSS providers Throughout the state many IHSS caregivers are earning minimum wage, while some
Fill out the survey and join our AB 437 task force! By Astrid Zuniga, UDW Vice President I am a
IHSS providers have been plagued with late timesheets and paychecks for years. In March, the State Auditor released a report
Take action to save home care Right now members of Congress are trying to repeal the health care bill, putting IHSS
Protect Our Care This year UDW caregivers have vowed to fight, protect, and win for our clients and each other.
Andrew Joseph, Stat News, February 21 FENTON, Mo. — When Kim and Rich Rankin decided to adopt, they figured they