San Bernardino

We need YOUR story!

March 25, 2009

Each time we tell our story before the city council, it serves as a reminder of all the hard work that is involved in home care, and we do this to encourage them to work with us at IHSS to achieve a fair contract.

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San Bernardino Candlelight Vigil

San Bernardino Homecare Workers receive thanks

Candlelight Vigil in San Bernardino:

Fifty ULTCW members walked from the San Bernardino Union
Offices to the Board of Supervisors’ Building on Thanksgiving Eve to participate in a candlelight vigil.
Candle Light Vigil
A small shrine of caregiver photographs combined with those of thankful consumers set the foundation for the event as Caregivers and consumers alike gathered to give support to one another—for the love and very special relationships found between caregivers and their consumers.

The vigil itself was lead by the Rev Paula Cripps, the Regional Director of Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) for the Inland Empire. Several members added individual prayers, braving the weather to give words and thoughts of thanks to one another.

Another vigil is scheduled for the coming week in Rancho Cucamonga. We encourage all members and consumers to attend, showing their support and thanks for one another in this time of turmoil for so many caregivers.

Official Press Release follows:

Candlelight Vigil Press Release

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Rally coverage from The Sun, San Bernardino

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San Bernardino County Homecare Workers

ULTCW is proud to represent more than 12,000 San Bernardino County homecare workers, who provide quality care for seniors and those with disabilities.

San Bernardino workers organized in 2005 and have been winning major gains at the bargaining table since.

Bargaining Agreement Updates

On September 30th, 2008, San Bernardino homecare workers met with the public authority to negotiate the terms of a new contract. Workers are seeking an increase in pay and hope to gain greater access to affordable healthcare, job placement and training support as well as reimbursement for transportation costs consistently incurred in caring for clients.

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Community Speaks Out In Rancho Cucamonga

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New program seeks members to educate new caregivers

Looking for some extra cash, want to get more involved in your Union? The Member Satisfaction Volunteer Program is looking for you!

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Caregiver Profile: Ola Famutimi

A mother, activist and fighter, Ola Famutimi has had a challenging life since her now 8-year-old daughter was born at just 24 weeks. But the San Bernardino County worker isn't about to let the roadblocks break her spirit.

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Host a Community Coffee

coffee

Gather with neighborhood caregivers to share stories, learn about important issues and how to get active in your community and union at a Community Coffee.

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Long-Term Care Action Team

Banding together to hold politicians accountable, the Long-Term Care Action Team makes sure elected officials hear our voice when making decisions that affect long-term care. Learn more and find out how to get involved.

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Member Reporter Program

Attend interesting events, interview members and officials, capture photographs and write stories with ULTCW's Member-Reporter Program.

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San Bernardino Facts

FACTS:12,000-plus Members
Wages: $9.05 per hour, raised to $9.25 in July 2008

BENEFITS:Long Term Care Workers
Health Trust Fund -
Alicare Inc.
800-633-5568 or contact
your Member Satisfaction Department @
SEIU-ULTCW
(888)373-3018

Dental Benefits -
Only covered through a Western Dental network provider

San Bernardino IHSS Offices

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San Bernardino Division Meetings

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