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Virginia Wilson, beloved UDW volunteer, dies; Memorial set for Sept. 12th

Virginia Wilson–”Ms. V”–one of the most dedicated and beloved volunteer leaders in UDW’s history,  has lost her battle with cancer in San Diego. Read the rest of this entry »

Photos from UDW staff training August 24-28, 2010

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UDW Scores Big Victory at AFSCME Convention

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Lee Saunders, UDW’s choice for AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer, won a hotly contested election Thursday at the union’s 39th International Convention in Boston. Saunders, Executive Assistant to International President Gerald W. McEntee, received 652,660 votes. Danny Donohue, President of CSEA/AFSCME Local 1000 (NY) received 648,356 votes, while Mark Foley, President of Local 2019, California Council 57, received 1,489 votes.

While awaiting the results of the AFSCME Secretary Treasurer election Thursday, the delegates heard stirring speeches from nationally syndicated talk show host Ed Schultz and Democratic political consultant Donna Brazile. (Ms. Brazile was introduced to the delegates by UDW President and AFSCME International Vice President Laura Reyes.)   … Read the rest of this entry »

UDW Protects Provider Wages in Santa Barbara

With strong member support, UDW has been able to protect the wages of Santa Barbara County homecare providers at the current level of $10 per hour.  UDW members voted overwhelmingly in May to ratify a one-year contract extension that will maintain the $10 wage level; the County Board of Supervisors approved the contract on June 11.

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UDW Officer and AFSCME Convention Delegate Election Results

Congratulations to all officers & delegates!
Complete UDW 2010 Election Results Read the rest of this entry »

IHSS Coalition Letter on Fingerprinting, Budget Cuts

The IHSS Coalition–to which UDW belongs–has written a strong  letter to  legislators prior to the important May 5th Assembly Budget Committee hearing on the Governor’s January IHSS Budget Proposal and problems with the implementation of the IHSS Anti-Fraud Initiative. Read the rest of this entry »

California Labor Federation Endorses Jerry Brown for Governor

The California Labor Federation, which represents 1,200 California unions with 2.1 million members, has endorsed Attorney General Jerry Brown for governor in the November election.

At the federation’s pre-primary convention in San Jose on April 14,  speakers cited Brown’s  longtime commitment to fighting for working families’ priorities.   Among those supporting the nomination was UDW executive director Doug Moore,  who serves as a federation vice president. Read the rest of this entry »

Urgent Elections Update

THE BALLOTS ARE IN.  ELECTION RESULTS WILL BE POSTED SHORTLY.

RUN-OFF ELECTIONS:  If no candidate for a position receives a majority vote, there will be a run-off election for that office.  Ballots for the run-off will be mailed on June 5, 2010 and tallied on June 25, 2010.

ELECTION PROTESTS:  Any member in good standing may protest the conduct of the election for valid cause.  All election protests should be filed with the Election Committee no later than, 4:30 pm on Tuesday, June 1, 2010. Protests must be written and mailed directly to:  Election Committee, UDW, 2760 5th Ave. Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92103;  faxed to 619-640-9903, or emailed to electioncommittee2010@udwa.org.  The decisions of the Election Committee concerning all election protests are final.

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UDW endorses Lee Saunders for AFSCME International Secretary/Treasurer

UDW has endorsed Lee Saunders for AFSCME International Secretary/Treasurer. Saunders is currently Executive Assistant to International President Gerald McEntee. The election will be held at the AFSCME International Convention in Boston, June 28 – July 2, 2010.
See Lee Saunders Website for more information

Corona Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Corona Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Corona Library, 650 S. Main St, Corona, CA
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Agenda:

New State IHSS Regulations
Advocating for your Client
Recent & Upcoming Events
Agenda:

Reglamentos Nuevos del Estado para IHSS
Abogar por su cliente
Eventos recientes y Próximos

Refreshments will be served / Refrescos seran servidos.
Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(866) 417-7300 Toll Free | (951) 786-1300 Office
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2010-04-01

Lake Elsinore Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Lake Elsinore Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Lake Elsinore Library, 600 W. Graham, Lake Elsinore, CA
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Agenda:

New State IHSS Regulations
Advocating for your Client
Recent & Upcoming Events
Agenda:

Reglamentos Nuevos del Estado para IHSS
Abogar por su cliente
Eventos recientes y Próximos

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(866) 417-7300 Toll Free | (951) 786-1300 Office
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2010-03-24

UDW members rally at hearing that results in injunction against cuts to IHSS

 

UDW members rally at hearing

that results in injunction


against cuts to IHSS

On October 19th, the first of several battles was won. In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken issued a temporary injunction stopping the state from going forward on November 1st with its planned cuts “because they would result in substantial harm, damage and injury and likely violate federal law.” The Judge said that the state’s Functional Index rankings–which it would use to determine who to cut from the program– were clearly not based on need, that essential services could be withdrawn arbitrarily, and “people could lose something irreplaceable – the ability to remain safely in their homes.” 

Outside the Oakland courthouse.

Scores of disabled, elderly, and their homecare providers rallied outside the Oakland court room chanting and waving placards to show their outrage at the legislature’s decision to cut essential services. The courtroom was filled to the limit, and people were being turned away at the door.

Protesters against cuts to IHSS.

Advocates – including UDW – have been fighting hard to bring recognition to the fact that services being cut are essential services , and that their loss will literally be life threatening to many. Cuts based on Functional Index Scores and Rankings discriminate against the blind, developmentally disabled, and those with psychiatric disorders like Alzheimer’s who are often physically sound. Also facing cuts to essential domestic services, are seniors that are otherwise incapable of managing their own needs in order to live safely on their own. Many of these types of recipients would certainly have to go to nursing homes – at far greater cost to the taxpayers of California.

When the rights of the disabled and elderly were ignored by the legislature who voted to cut IHSS, UDW and other activists decided to take legal action. This lawsuit is asking that the state be told to “go back to the drawing board” and come up with a comprehensive and fair plan.

Story & detail on lawsuit filing  

Judge Wilken’s Written Order (legal text of preliminary injunction)

NEXT STEPS & HOW YOU CAN HELP US WIN 

With huge budget deficits predicted again for California in the coming year (some are saying up to 10 billion),

the fight to stop cuts will continue, and it will be tough.

The next step in the legal action against cuts based on Function Index will be a trial or motion for judgment in the federal court in Oakland. The first hearing won’t come until early 2010, meaning the cuts might not occur during the current fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2010. 

This is not the time to sit quietly and wait! 

Homecare providers, their clients and family members should send letters indicating their concerns about changes to the IHSS program to their state Assembly members and State Senators in their district office.  Phone calls or visits to local legislators offices are also vitally important.
Find Your Legislators 

Another important step you can take is to speak to your community through the media. Remember that IHSS is funded by California taxpayers who often do not know about the program or how important it may be to their own families. Your friends and neighbors may not know that IHSS saves taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars a year compared to the cost of nursing home care. They also may believe the unfair and misleading campaign by the governor and his allies that characterized the IHSS program as being “rife with fraud.” Writing the editor of your local paper or commenting on websites of newspapers that carry stories about the program are both effective actions you can take.

How to write the editor of your local paper

Media stories in the news where you can comment

OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO IHSS BUDGET CUTS 

New requirements for providers and anti-fraud measures including fingerprinting and background checks are still in place.

Although a Federal judge has also temporarily blocked the governor’s earlier attempt to roll back IHSS wages to $9.50 an hour, the lawsuit which brought about the injunction is not settled.

See overview of lawsuits

Updated Summary of cuts affecting

IHSS providers & consumers


 

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UDW Joins the March for California’s Future

Demanding Real Reform; March 5 2010

UDW Joins the March for

California’s Future

 

As the 260 mile protest march from Bakersfield to Sacramento kicked off Saturday, UDW members are playing a key role.

Creating a river of green in the crowd; UDW is making it clear that homecare is essential to the future of California and part of our shared vision for compassionate, essential, and economically sound public services.

Doug Moore, Executive Director of UDW Homecare Providers Union addressed the crowd in Bakersfield and also in Los Angeles:

"To those politicians in Sacramento who like the status quo and who resist change, we have a message: “The status quo is over.  You either deliver on your promises and meet the needs of your constituents, or we will put YOU in the unemployment line so you can see how the other half lives!”



Right, UDW President Laura Reyes and Executive Director Doug Moore

"Save Homecare. Save the California Dream"

MEDIA COVERAGE

More Pictures from Los Angeles & Bakersfield

 

 

 

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Santa Barbara Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Santa Barbara Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: UDW Office 1010, S. Broadway #H, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Agenda:

New State IHSS Regulations
Advocating for your Client
Recent & Upcoming Events
Agenda:

Reglamentos Nuevos del Estado para IHSS
Abogar por su cliente
Eventos recientes y Próximos

Refreshments will be served / Refrescos seran servidos.
Call Santa Barbara regional for more information
Hable para informacion adicional, Santa Barbara
(805) 349-9656 OR 805-709-8435
Start Time: 07:00
Date: 2010-03-18

San Diego Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: San Diego Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Malcolm X Library, Music Room 5148, Market St, San Diego, CA 92114
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2010-03-30
End Time: 18:00

San Ysidro Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: San Ysidro Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: San Ysidro Civic Center, Casa Familiar, 212 W Park Ave, San Ysidro, CA 92173
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2010-03-26
End Time: 16:00

Ramona Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Ramona Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Ramona Library, Community Room, 1406 Montecito Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-03-25
End Time: 20:00

Oceanside Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Oceanside Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Oceanside Library Community Room, 330 North Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 15:30
Date: 2010-03-24
End Time: 17:00

Linda Vista Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Linda Vista Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Adams Recreation Center, 3491 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 15:00
Date: 2010-03-18
End Time: 17:00

San Diego Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: San Diego Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Mira Mesa Senior Center, 8460 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 18:00
Date: 2010-03-11
End Time: 19:30

Chula Vista Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Chula Vista Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: MAAC Community Charter School, 1385 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2010-03-11
End Time: 19:00

Logan Heights Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: Logan Heights Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Logan Heights Branch Library, Community Room 567, S. 28 th Street, San Diego, CA 92113
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2010-03-10
End Time: 18:00

National City Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: National City Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Kimball Senior Center, 1221 D Avenue, National City, CA 91950
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information:
Hable para informacion adicional
(800) 621-5016
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2010-03-09
End Time: 18:00

San Luis Obispo Area Informational Meeting (AIM)

Title: San Luis Obispo Area Informational Meeting (AIM)
Location: Morro Bay Community Center, 1001 Kennedy Way, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Description: Area Informational Meetings are to update members on political events or local bargaining processes that affect IHSS workers wages & benefits, also community actions, advocacy for clients, and a chance to network with other people in your local neighborhood. AIM’s are open to all providers, clients, family and community supporters Refreshments will be served.

Las Juntas Informativas del Área deben actualizar a miembros en acontecimientos políticos o procesos negociadores locales que afectan salarios de trabajadores IHSS y beneficios, también acciones de comunidad, defensa para clientes, y una posibilidad para conectar a la red con otra gente en su vecindad local. El OBJETIVO está abierto a todos los proveedores, clientes, familia y partidarios de comunidad. Refrescos seran servidos.

Call for additional information
Hable para informacion adicional
(805) 473-4090
Start Time: 15:30
Date: 2010-03-02
End Time: 17:00