[May 14, 2013] SACRAMENTO – The following statement on Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget was issued by Dave Regan, President of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW), on behalf of We Care for California, a broad new coalition of hospitals, doctors, …
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Victory for SEIU-UHW in Kaiser Election
Kaiser workers overwhelmingly voted to stay united in SEIU-UHW to protect the best contract in the hospital industry. Now our wages, healthcare, and job security are locked in and protected through 2016.
Kaiser Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Stay in SEIU-UHW
For immediate release: Thursday, May 2, 2013 Contact: Steve Trossman, (213) 300-1882 Sean Wherley, (323) 893-6831 OAKLAND, CA – Members of the SEIU–United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) at Kaiser Permanente hospitals and clinics across California have voted overwhelmingly to remain …
Washington-Bound Thanks To COPE: We Have A Winner!
As part of a political fundraising contest, hundreds of SEIU-UHW members have been working hard for months, signing their coworkers up to contribute to our political fund (COPE). “It’s been such an amazing experience to inspire our members to contribute …
SEIU-UHW Members at Sutter Lakeside Win Contract
SEIU-UHW members at Sutter Lakeside reached an agreement with Sutter Health and ratified their new contract. Members’ three-year guaranteed contract secures fully paid healthcare benefits, maintains job security, and guarantees raises. Read more about our victory here. “Thank you to …
NEWS: Members Urge Big Action on Chronic Disease
SEIU-UHW members presented our three-part plan to Governor Brown’s statewide Let’s Get Healthy California Task Force November 13 in Sacramento, urging the Task Force to take big, bold steps to reduce chronic disease in California, improve health and quality care, …
NEWS: Prime Busted By Health Department
Check out this new story about Prime’s illegal disclosures of its own patients medical information. Let’s keep pushing to hold Prime accountable to patients and workers! Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Healthcare Enrollment Campaign Identifies Barriers To Obamacare For Low-Income Communities Of Color
LOS ANGELES – Today, in preparation for the full implementation of ObamaCare in 2014, the Healthcare Enrollment Campaign unveiled its findings of a 4,000 household survey focused on identifying the obstacles low-income communities of color experience when trying to access healthcare programs like ObamaCare.
600 SEIU-UHW Members Win New Contract at Orange County Hospitals
Last night 600 SEIU-UHW members at Western Medical Anaheim Hospital and Coastal Communities Hospital reached an agreement on a new 3-year contract after more than a year of bargaining with IHHI. “It’s been tough bargaining this contract for more than a year but …
Central Valley Asthma Walk: We made it from Fresno to Sacramento!
SEIU-UHW Members walked through the Central Valley to gather stories and raise awareness about asthma. Check out all our stories here!
VIDEO: Faces of Asthma in the Central Valley
From September 27-October 4, we gathered video stories of how asthma is affecting people in the Central Valley. Click here to check them out!
Registering to Vote Just Got Easier: Do It in 3 Minutes Today
It’s National Voter Registration Day and, if you live in California, getting yourself registered has never been easier.
PHOTOS: ‘Girls on the Go’ Health Fair
This weekend, 28 SEIU-UHW Members and their families participated in the San Gabriel Valley’s ‘Girls on the Go’ women’s health fair. They provided glucose, blood pressure and asthma screenings, and ran an education table on breast cancer and other women’s health issues.
VIDEO: I’m Walking the Asthma Trail for Everyone!
SEIU-UHW member Rosa Garcia knows why it’s important to take action for a healthy California. You can take action too!
VIDEO: Why are YOU walking the asthma trail?
SEIU-UHW member Debra Delagdo’s son Jacob knows why it’s important to take action for a healthy California. You can take action too!
In-Home Supportive Services to Receive $573 Million in Additional Medicaid Funds
Thanks to President Obama, California’s home care program will receive an extra $573 million to ensure seniors and people with disabilities can get and stay healthy at home.
Healthcare Workers Press Governor to Sign Bill to Stop Hospital Owners from Exploiting Emergency Room Patients
For Immediate Release: September 5, 2012 For more information: David Tokaji, 213-300-8892 SACRAMENTO – A bill to stop hospital owners from profiteering through emergency room admissions passed both houses of the state legislature last week, and now healthcare workers throughout …
SEIU-UHW Members at Sutter Eden, Delta and ABSMC Win Contract
2,000 SEIU-UHW members at Sutter Eden, Delta and Alta Bates Summit Medical Center reached an agreement with Sutter Health and ratified their new contract.
NEWS: South LA’s Going “Back to School the Healthy Way”
Much-needed healthcare services will be available free of charge to the residents of South Los Angeles at the 2nd annual “Back to School the Healthy Way” health fair on Saturday, August 18.
A Healthier California is Calling. Will You Answer?
Thousands of health care professionals from around the state will be coming together Wednesday, July 25th for our first ever ‘Let’s Get Healthy California’ tele-talk show.