On July 27, 238 workers at two Generations nursing homes in Daly City voted to stay united in SEIU-UHW by more than a 3-to-1 margin in a decertification election brought on by the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW), the organization formed by former SEIU-UHW leaders who were ousted for misusing millions in dues money.

"Now that we have the NUHW distraction out of the way we can push forward and negotiate the best wage reopener ever!" said Maria Victoria Tuason, a CNA at Generations Heights.

OAKLAND - Over the next 9 days, healthcare workers in two nursing homes and two hospitals in Northern California will be voting to stay with their current union, the Service Employees International Union -United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW).

Last night, NUHW withdrew from the upcoming elections at Sutter hospitals Eden and Delta. The 750 workers in both hospitals were united and steadfast in their support of their union and their contract. NUHW got out of the election rather than face certain defeat.

"We fought hard for our contract," said Lisa Ruiz from Sutter Eden. "If we lost it by going with NUHW we would never get what we have back."

SANTA ROSA, CA - Last night radiology techs, surgical techs, clerical staff, environmental services,and other caregivers, members of Service Employees International Union-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) ratified a new union contract - 230-3 (98%) - at Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa. The ratification of this contract means that all SEIU-UHW members working at Sutter facilities are under contract and all contracts will expire in December 2012.

Workers stay united in SEIU-UHW, ensuring they have a strong voice to stand-up for quality patient care

ROSEVILLE, CA - Certified nursing assistants, radiology technicians, housekeepers, operating room technicians, and other caregivers at Sutter Roseville Medical Center stood united and reaffirmed their decision to keep as their union the Service Employees International Union - United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU - UHW).