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FUTURE OF LONG-TERM CARE: Hundreds of LTC Workers Gather at Hearing to Support One Long-Term Care Union

ULTCW

On July 14 and 15, hundreds of ULTCW nursing home and homecare workers from up and down California gathered in Manhattan Beach for a hearing to determine the future of long-term care workers in the state.

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FUTURE OF LONG-TERM CARE: Members take action to stop budget cuts at hearing

Workers contacted their elected officials July 14 and 15 to demand that they protect programs that serve California’s elderly and disabled.


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Building Hope: A Look at the Long Term Care Housing Corporation

The Long Term Care Housing Corporation (LTCHC) helps low-income workingfamilies realize the dream of home ownership and aids communities inbuilding strong foundations for the future. Working in partnership withpolicymakers, public officials, citizens and entrepreneurs, we buildaffordable housing that fosters sustainable communities.  Click below for an up-close look at the LTCHC:






Spotlight on the HWTC

The Home Care Workers' Training Center provides homecare workers with the tools to achieve their full educational and professional potential, while providing quality care to our senior and disabled communities and addressing the critical need for trained nursing staff in long-term care facilities.  Click below for an up-close look at the HWTC:  

 




Lancaster, Sylmar Forum Attendants Send Cameron Smyth Message Against IHSS Cuts

Marcalye Binkly

Seniors, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers, joined with concerned and activist Californians today to denounce Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposed cuts to programs that serve the elderly and disabled.

Check out the Antelope Valley Press coverage.

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Our Goal: Stronger As One Union

Rally

On July 14th and 15th, SEIU long-term care workers across California will come together in an official hearing at the Marriott Manhattan Beach (Calif.) Hotel to discuss how homecare and nursing home workers should be organized into local unions.  This hearing represents a milestone step in the ongoing march of progress toward California long-term care workers receiving the respect and treatment they deserve.

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In historic month, SEIU-ULTCW Organizes 347 New Nursing Home Employees

Imelda Hernandez

From May 23 to June 20, 347 employees at five different nursing homes throughout the state voted overwhelmingly in favor of uniting with SEIU Healthcare United Long-Term Care Workers’ Union.

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ULTCW Joins with Children’s Defense Fund to Offer Free Educational Enrichment Program

Kids

The Children’s defense fund, with the generous help of ULTCW and in association with the community group Success in Challenges, will be offering a free educational enrichment program this summer.  The program is first-come, first-serve and is open to all children, free of charge.  

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Antonovich to Governor: STOP THE CUTS

LA County Supervisor Michael Antonovich sent Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger a personal letter on June 26, 2008, asking him to protect the thousands of seniors and people with disabilities who rely on the In-Home Supportive Services and halt his proposed cuts.

Sup. Antonovich's Letter

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Seniors, People with Disabilities and Homecare Workers Pack Budget Cuts Forum in Claremont

Budget Cuts Forum

More than 100 residents packed a town hall meeting at Pitzer College in Claremont, Calif. Friday morning to learn about the Governor's proposed cuts to In-Home Supportive Services and what they can do to stop them.

Download and listen to the radio coverage of the event.

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Latest Issue of SEIU Healthcare News Online Now!

Check out the latest issue of SEIU Healthcare News -- an online newsletter of all things SEIU Healthcare!

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