January 27, 2026 Home care providers in Santa Barbara County, Calif., win strong new contract Home care providers in Santa Barbara, Calif., who are members of United Domestic Workers (UDW/AFSCME Local 3930) won a strong new contract. Read More
August 20, 2025 AFSCME rally holds CA Rep. Young Kim accountable for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ vote AFSCME members hold California Rep. Young Kim accountable for her vote to cut vital public services and programs for working families. Read More
July 10, 2025 Home care provider: Medicaid cuts my lawmaker supported will hurt my CA community A California home care provider says Medicaid cuts will harm her community. Read More
April 11, 2025 AFSCME members raise their voices on Capitol Hill against cruel budget cuts On Capitol Hill, United Domestic Workers members spoke out to protect Medicaid and the public services we all depend on. Read More
March 05, 2025 Home care provider: ‘Medicaid cuts will hurt the people I care for’ UDW home care provider Sabrina Bishop warns of cuts to Medicaid. Read More
November 22, 2024 United Domestic Workers launches groundbreaking family child care apprenticeship program UDW announces a new apprenticeship program. Read More
April 11, 2024 AFSCME members participate in multi-day ‘Care Can’t Wait’ events President Joe Biden promised to have the backs of care workers at a rally in D.C. Read More
March 27, 2024 A home care worker fights for her client — and her profession Learn how home care workers like Sabrina Bishop fight for their clients and their profession. Read More
August 09, 2023 Staff the Front Lines bus tour stops in San Diego The Staff the Front Lines bus stopped in San Diego. Read More
May 01, 2023 Today is not just International Workers’ Day – it’s also Worthy Wage Day Today is Worthy Wage Day, when we call attention to the low wages earned by early childhood educators and the need to adequately compensate them. Read More
May 27, 2022 AFSCME member urges Congress to make child care more affordable for working families Nancy Gonzalez, a child care provider and AFSCME member, urged Congress to double a block grant program to help lower-income families afford child care. Read More
May 06, 2022 Let’s honor child care workers on this National Provider Appreciation Day – and every day. On this National Provider Appreciation Day, let’s honor child care workers for the essential work they do in our society. Read More
April 22, 2022 Child care provider checks of up to $10,000 to start arriving Monday Starting Monday, California child care providers will start getting checks from the state of up to $10,000 – thanks to their advocacy through their union. Read More
March 09, 2022 AFSCME child care provider urges federal action on behalf of working families AFSCME family child care provider Miren Algorri spoke up once again on behalf of child care workers and working families to demand action from the federal government. Read More
February 16, 2022 Child care providers were there for us. Congress must act to support them A California child care provider explains why the U.S. Senate should pass legislation that includes funding for child care and pre-K. Read More
November 30, 2021 It’s their moment: How child care providers are finding their union voice In states across the country, child care providers are organizing together to form strong unions and raising their voices like never before. And they are winning. Read More
August 10, 2021 Child care workers’ crucial role spotlighted in roundtable talk A roundtable featuring President Saunders and two AFSCME members highlighted the importance of child care workers. Read More
July 27, 2021 Child care providers ratify historic first contract with state of California CCPU members have overwhelmingly ratified their historic first contract with the state of California. Read More
July 23, 2021 California child care providers rejoice as governor signs budget trailer bill Child care providers in California are rejoicing now that Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed union-funding legislation. Read More
June 25, 2021 400 child care providers deliver roses and demand fair pay from governor In a rally demanding a living wage from the state of California, hundreds of child care providers made their voices heard loud and clear. Read More
June 22, 2021 AFSCME child care provider joins calls to protect American Rescue Plan funds Miren Algorri, an AFSCME child care provider from California, joined a chorus of voices pushing back against attempts to raid the American Rescue Plan. Read More
June 09, 2021 California child care providers demand higher wages Child care providers rallied on Tuesday, demanding that California Gov. Gavin Newsom come to the bargaining table and increase their pay. Read More
March 31, 2021 Workers look back over a year of struggle, call American Rescue Plan ‘a blessing’ AFSCME member Miren Algorri was one of several workers from across the country who spoke about the benefits they are already seeing from the American Rescue Plan. They spoke at a virtual event organized by the AFL-CIO Read More
March 31, 2021 Child care workers show unions can help solve ‘she-cession’ This Women’s History Month, let’s commit to unleashing the power of worker solidarity to solve the “she-cession.” Read More
March 24, 2021 In San Diego, UDW and UNAC partnered to administer vaccines to fellow union members A unified labor partnership in San Diego delivered the COVID vaccine to union members. Read More
February 24, 2021 40,000 child care providers win COVID-19 relief Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that will deliver critical COVID-19 relief to child care providers facing economic disaster. Read More
November 19, 2020 Child care providers file unfair practice charge against California Frustrated by the State of California’s inaction, child care providers have filed an unfair practice charge to get help. Read More
October 29, 2020 CA child care providers hold candlelight vigils to draw attention to COVID-19 impact As child care locations shutter due to COVID-19, providers across California hold candlelight vigils to draw attention to the crisis. Read More
October 01, 2020 California family child care providers sound the alarm on a system in crisis Providers in California are asking the governor to resolve a growing crisis in the state’s child care system. Read More
July 28, 2020 California’s child care providers win historic union election in landslide In a crucial victory for labor, 40,000 child care providers across California have voted overwhelmingly in favor of forming a union through AFSCME and SEIU. Read More
July 08, 2020 AFSCME members pressure Senate to act on aid to states, cities and towns During an AFSCME tele-town hall, President Lee Saunders and AFSCME members called on their union family to pressure their U.S. senators to approve aid to states, cities and towns. Read More
March 31, 2020 COVID-19 Crisis Presents Especially Tough Challenges for Home Care Workers Home care workers, who take care of the most vulnerable members of their communities, are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus or infecting their clients. Read More
March 18, 2020 Their Role Is Key in Health Crisis, But Child Care Providers Need More Support Teaching children proper hygiene makes child care provider Miren Algorri a key front-line fighter against the coronavirus. Read More
March 12, 2020 Census 2020: It’s a Big Deal for AFSCME The 2020 Census is a big deal for everyone – especially AFSCME members and the communities we serve. Read More
February 07, 2020 Child Care Providers United Files for Historic Election Child Care Providers United – a joint effort of AFSCME and SEIU – has filed for a union election in California for 40,000 workers to join together and build power. Read More
October 31, 2019 On the Record: Child Care for All Thanks to a new state law, California child care providers have collective bargaining rights – the freedom to negotiate for better compensation and benefits, the ability to stand together in a strong union. Read More
October 25, 2019 A Celebration for California’s Child Care Providers California child care workers celebrate winning collective bargaining rights, joined by their governor and AFSCME President Lee Saunders. Read More
October 01, 2019 In Historic Win, California Family Child Care Providers Gain Collective Bargaining Rights Child care providers in the nation’s largest state won big when they secured collective bargaining rights for the first time. Read More
July 16, 2019 AFSCME Supports Domestic Worker Bill of Rights The legislation would ensure “that rights aren’t just on paper, but that they can be enforced and implemented” legally and in ways to decrease retaliation. Read More
May 06, 2019 Trump Administration Carries Out Vicious Attack on Home Care Workers The administration has just released a rule that strikes a severe blow to home care workers and their ability to negotiate together. Read More
May 03, 2019 Child Care Providers Rally To Improve Early Care and Education The purpose of a May Day child care providers rally in Sacramento, California, was to improve early care services and education. Read More
February 15, 2019 Child Care Workers Stand Together for Better Early Education “Having a union means the state agencies can’t just do whatever they want. We are part of an organization that knows the rules and helps providers." Read More
November 29, 2018 As Fires Burned in California, AFSCME Members Helped and Were Helped As the death toll continues to rise and as smoke engulfs nearby cities, AFSCME members have stepped up to help – often at great personal sacrifice. Read More
November 17, 2017 Fighting for the American Dream In fighting to pass the DREAM Act, AFSCME affirms its commitment to strengthening all working families, no matter their country of origin. Read More
October 24, 2017 Unions Bring Freedom to Workers A right-wing group is trying to erode union rights. Read this powerful column by an AFSCME member out in California opposing this destructive campaign. Read More
March 31, 2017 A Safer Workplace for California Health Care Workers Healthcare workers in California will get new workplace safety protection rules, starting April 1. Read More
February 17, 2017 The Affordable Care Act Is Saving Lives – Now It’s Time to Save It When politicians talk about repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), they do so as if they didn’t realize that the welfare of millions of people is at stake. Read More
July 12, 2016 Overtime Pay is Now the Rule for Many Home Care Providers Nearly two million home care workers nationwide now have the right to overtime pay, thanks to a Supreme Court ruling. Read More
May 17, 2016 Q&A With Johanna Puno Hester Celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Q&A with AFSCME’s Johanna Puno Hester. Read More
February 05, 2016 California Home Care Providers Win Overtime Pay California’s home care providers have finally won overtime pay and travel time compensation after years of advocacy. Read More