We are a union made up of more than 171,000 home care and family child care providers throughout California. Like all work done by a majority of women and people of color, care work has been historically excluded from the labor rights and protections afforded to other fields. UDW began nearly 50 years ago to fight this systemic injustice and has won many victories by building power from—and for—our traditionally under-served workforce. Through sharing our strengths and experiences, we have won many victories for care workers including paid sick leave, vacation pay, and overtime. We also advocate for the seniors, people with disabilities, and children we serve.
2025 & Beyond
Immigration Rights
We are committed to championing immigration rights by advocating for policies that protect immigrant workers and their families. The organization will focus on supporting pathways to citizenship, fair labor standards, and access to essential resources for immigrants.
Attacks on health care access
We will prioritize protecting and expanding access to health care for all, particularly for caregivers and underserved communities. UDW will advocate for policies that strengthen Medicaid, ensure affordable health coverage, and expand access to critical services, including mental health and preventative care.
Women’s Rights
We will intensify its commitment to advancing women’s rights by advocating for policies that ensure economic equity, workplace safety, and access to reproductive health care.
Worker’s Rights
We will continue its fight for workers’ rights by advocating for and protecting our right to organize and fight for fair wages, better benefits, and safe working conditions for all workers.
