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Leroy Kelsey – A Photo Essay

Friday, January 15th, 2016

55-year-old Leroy Kelsey starts his day at 4:00 a.m. every morning. On this morning he is making the short walk from home to work for his 5 a.m. – 2 p.m. shift at a nursing home facility in Watts, CA where he has been a cook for over 20 years. Leroy values his job because the nursing home residents rely on him to stay happy and healthy. As Leroy has gained more knowledge about workplace rights, he feels empowered when standing up for a life of dignity and respect for nursing home residents and his colleagues.

Laphonza Butler

Friday, January 15th, 2016

Laphonza Butler is President of SEIU Local 2015, President of the SEIU California State Council and Vice President of SEIU International. She is passionate about working with Local 2015 members to make sure what they do is a central part of our sustainable health care future.

Share Your Story

Tuesday, July 12th, 2016

At SEIU Local 2015 we’re always looking to hear more about our members, supporters, and other care providers and their care recipients. Please tell us more about your story, why you chose this field of work or how this field of work chose you, why you support longterm care workers and what SEIU local 2015 means to you.

Aixamar Ruiz – NH Worker (Anaheim, CA)

Tuesday, May 17th, 2016

My name is Aixamar Ruiz. I am currently a nursing home worker in Anaheim, CA. I came to the U.S. from Venezuela in 1999. I came to this country to seek a better life. My dream since I was in Venezuela has always been to be a nurse. I feel a lot of satisfaction in being able to help another human being. It is very rewarding but not everyone has the heart for it.

Caregivers Count: Safe Nursing Home Staffing (AB 2079)

Thursday, May 12th, 2016

Nursing home workers provide some of the most important services in the entire healthcare system. They comfort our elderly and disabled friends and relatives and keep them safe. But low standards and lax enforcement are jeopardizing the health and wellbeing of these patients.

Personal Home Care Aides: An Untapped Resource

Friday, January 15th, 2016

Three years ago, the California Long-Term Care Education Center (CLTCEC) received an $11.8 million Health Care Innovation Award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to pilot a project called “Care Team Integration of the Home-Based Workforce.” The results of the pilot are in, and there’s great news for all Californians.