The Latest from Our Union

LA Times | March 23, 2023

‘Fed up’ California workers across industries demand more amid rising cost of living

The "Our Care Counts" bill (AB 1672) that we introduced earlier this year is mentioned in this article focused on a worker’s rights moment in California: Other bills introduced this year include a proposal to allow in-home providers who care...

Living Wages
March 20, 2023

700,000 SEIU Members in California Commit Solidarity to Striking LAUSD School Workers

Sacramento, CA – As 30,000 school workers in Los Angeles Unified School District prepare to go on strike over unfair labor practices, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California released the following statement from David Huerta, President of SEIU California...
March 16, 2023

SEIU Local 2015 hosts SEIU Worker Roundtable with Minority Leader Jeffries on social safety net

La Opinion: Inmigrante retirada denuncia grandes descuentos en su cheque de Seguro Social Angelinos advierten a legisladores que la pensión que reciben es insuficiente; demócratas salen al rescate ante la advertencia de algunos ‘republicanos extremistas’ de hasta querer eliminar el...

Hakeem Jeffries Region 1 Social Safety Net
Fast Company | March 13, 2023

Why fast-food workers, ride-hail drivers, and nail technicians are fighting for this new form of labor organizing

Sectoral bargaining—where workers in an entire industry negotiate as a whole—is common in Europe. Now, organizers are trying to make it work in the U.S.

Collective Bargaining Statewide Bargaining
Radio Bilingüe | March 9, 2023

Radio Bilingüe: Caregiving Crisis in California

Listen to this interview with SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz and L.A. IHSS provider Patricia Santana as they sound the alarm on the tens of thousands of elderly people not receiving the care they need. This crisis is...

Caregiving Crisis
February 27, 2023

The “Our Care Counts” bill (AB 1672)—a huge expansion of collective power for IHSS providers

On February 17, 2023, California Assemblymember Matt Haney of San Francisco introduced the “Our Care Counts” bill (AB 1672)—with Principal Co-Authors Assemblymembers Miguel Santiago and Wendy Carillo of Los Angeles. This bill would lead to our ability to strengthen the...

All Regions IHSS Statewide Bargaining
February 23, 2023

Press Coverage: Launch of “Our Care Counts” (AB 1672) Legislation to transform home care for seniors and people with disabilities

California’s caregivers for seniors and people with disabilities kicked off a new initiative to keep the promise of living and aging at home for a rapidly growing senior population. At a State Capitol news conference, home care workers from SEIU...

All Regions IHSS Statewide Bargaining
February 21, 2023

Home Care Workers from SEIU 2015 and UDW, Saying “Our Care Counts,” Launch Legislation to Transform Care for Seniors and People with Disabilities

Fragmented system and poverty wages have created a crisis-level shortage of home care workers; tens of thousands of seniors and people with disabilities are going without necessary care Caregivers are leading the way to fix the system with AB...

Caregiving Crisis Region 4 Staffing Crisis
The Sacramento Bee | February 17, 2023

‘They’re only getting more essential.’ California home caregivers seek statewide bargaining power

California’s in-home caregivers, a historically underpaid workforce that serves a rapidly aging population, could receive a significant boost in bargaining power under a new bill introduced Friday. The In-Home Support Services Employee-Employer Relations Act, authored by Assemblyman Matt Haney, D-San...

Statewide Bargaining
February 15, 2023

Community Groups and Labor Join Legal Fight to Defend Measure ULA

Ballot measure to address homelessness passed with significant support from Angelenos in November but is being challenged in court by special-interest groups LOS ANGELES, February 15, 2023 – Community groups, affordable housing providers, and organized labor have joined the legal fight...
February 15, 2023

Sen. Durazo and Health Workers Announce Legislation to Fix Patient Care Crisis, Healthcare Worker Shortage

SB 525 to raise wages for lowest paid healthcare workers to $25/hr at hospitals, nursing homes, community clinics, and other medical facilities to recruit and retain healthcare workers CALIFORNIA– Today, healthcare workers - from maintenance workers, security officers, medical assistants, nursing home...

$25 Caregiver Wage