SEIU Local 2015

Care is on the ballot this November. The decisions voters make in this election season will help shape the future of long-term care in California. The Care Voter Pledge is about making care a priority in this election and beyond. Make a commitment today and sign the Care Voter Pledge: ow.ly/yrIR50ZPnwY #CareIsACAValue

Caregivers do essential work for our families and communities. So why are so many struggling to make ends meet? Kings County home care provider and SEIU 2015 member Julio Godinez knows firsthand what it’s like to dedicate yourself to caring for others while struggling to get by. He’s sharing his story and fighting alongside fellow IHSS workers for the wages and respect they deserve. Caring for others shouldn’t mean struggling to care for yourself. Read this @capitalandmain story featuring Julio and the home care workers fighting to make ends meet: ow.ly/wJyN5101X6W

Xavier Becerra (@XavierBecerra), the next Governor of California, paid an exciting visit to our Bay Area members in our Oakland office! He spoke with our members about the importance of electing care candidates to preserve care funding and re the Trump federal Medicaid cuts. Spirits are high and the momentum is on our side, we can’t stop now! Election Day is less than SIX DAYS AWAY on Nov. 3rd – follow your voting plan and remind friends and family to get to the polls! ✅ Check out SEIU 2015’s ballot recommendations: seiu2015.org/justice-for-all…

Bakersfield showed what care worker power looks like! 💜✊🏽 Hundreds of SEIU 2015 caregivers and labor allies came together to defend care and make their voices heard. Care is a California value, so #VoteLikeYouCare on November 3!

Different cultures, one union, one powerful voice! 🌎💜 SEIU 2015 members came together in Los Angeles to celebrate the cultures, traditions, and communities that make our union strong. We may come from every corner of the world, but we stand united in our fight for dignity and respect! 🗳️ Election Day is November 3! Let's bring that same unity to the ballot box. Make your voice heard, vote early, and encourage your family and coworkers to do the same! See more photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD86QS

With the midterm elections right around the corner, democracy and the future of care are on the line. It’s up to us to show that Care Is a California Value. Your voice is your power, and your action creates change. Take the Care Voter Pledge and make care a priority this November: ow.ly/hiQN50ZPnBU #CareIsACAValue

Caregivers are the backbone of Kings County, yet their vital work is all too often underpaid and undervalued. As caregivers like Tasha Hall fight for a stronger contract, we must stand in solid solidarity to demand the fair wages and benefits they rightfully deserve. Supporting our care workers isn’t just the right thing to do—it ensures a safer, stronger, and more compassionate future for everyone. #CareIsACAValue

SEIU 2015 members joined Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez @MRodCD7 to help pack and prepare food boxes for union members in District 7. Care givers showed up alongsideCouncilwoman Monica Rodriguez, signing the care voter pledge and putting our shared commitment to care and public service into action.

Today, the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles @ConsulMexLan gave their Orgullo Mexicano del Mes award to Patricia Santana, a fierce labor activist, veteran caregiver, and proud member leader of SEIU 2015! Patricia has dedicated years of her life to fighting for the rights of care workers and immigrant communities all over California. SEIU 2015 is so incredibly proud of Patricia for receiving this award and for her many years of service to our communities. Three cheers for Ms. Patricia Santana! 🎉 See more photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5MBJ 📸

For seniors and people with disabilities in San Bernardino County, quality care starts with having a strong, supported home care workforce. Yesterday, dozens of IHSS workers stood united in front of the Board of Supervisors and delivered public comments for the whole community to hear! SEIU 2015 members like Henrene and Rosa spoke about the need for a strong contract with a path to livable wages, expanded access to healthcare. See more photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5Ezs 📸

Tulare County IHSS providers are back at the Board of Supervisors with a clear message: It’s time to fund the future of care. Providers continue to show up and fight for meaningful movement at the bargaining table. Tulare County needs to invest in the workforce that older adults and people with disabilities rely on every day. Fund home care. Fund the workers who provide it. #TulareIHSS #InvestInCare

Tulare County IHSS workers are speaking out! A 10-cent raise is not a real investment in care. We’re on the front lines keeping older adults and people with disabilities safe at home, and we need a livable wage and a strong contract that recognizes the essential work we do every day. It’s time for Tulare County to INVEST IN CARE and the people who provide it.

💜Kings County caregivers are united – and we’re not backing down! Last Tuesday, 2 DOZEN home care workers packed the Kings County Board of Supervisors meeting. The sea of purple sent a clear message to the Board: Kings caregivers provide essential care to the community, and they need a strong contract NOW. 👏Let’s cheer these healthcare heroes as they stand together to protect home care in Kings County!

This Labor Day, let’s remind those in power that this holiday belongs to the working people who keep this country running! Today and every day working people are owed: Money. Power. Respect. And we won’t stop fighting until we get exactly that! #LaborDay2026 ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼

SEIU 2015 member Rosa is one of thousands of IHSS providers who make it possible for children and adults with disabilities to live safely at home. 💜 Rosa and President Arnulfo De La Cruz spoke with @washingtonsun about the value of home care – and why California's commitment to IHSS is worth defending. Home care is ESSENTIAL. It keeps families together, supports independence and dignity, and helps Californians avoid more expensive institutional care. Read the full story at the link in our bio.

On Saturday, SEIU 2015 members came together in Long Beach for a day of community, connection, and support at our Resource Fair! Members and their families enjoyed good food, built community, and got connected to resources like mental health and housing support. We learned, laughed, and heard from a powerful group of guest speakers who opened the event: @LongBeachMayor, @DrJoniLBC, @TunuaThrash, Oscar Zamora from @ClueJustice, and Abigail Mejia, district director for Senator Lena A. Gonzalez, 📸See pics here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3H3C

𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥. That’s the message SEIU 2015 members carried into two days of organizing, leadership development, and lobbying with SEIU CA. Members sharpened their stories, built their skills, and took their voices directly to elected officials to fight for immigrant communities. From 𝐒𝐁 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟒 and 𝐀𝐁 𝟏𝟓𝟑𝟕 to 𝐒𝐁 𝟏𝟐𝟓𝟕, members pushed for stronger protections and greater accountability. When we stand together, we have the power to fight injustice and win change for all #𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐔𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟓 #𝐋𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲𝐃𝐚𝐲 #𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧✊

Union power turns demands into wins! Amador County IHSS workers saw their wages go up this month after a hard-fought campaign. Bargaining team member Lori Donaldson explains why this win matters for care in the region and how SEIU 2015 members in Amador organized to win wages up to $20 an hour!

On August 11, Kings County caregivers like Julio Godinez gathered at the Board of Supervisors to demand a strong contract with livable wages and healthcare. It’s time to #PutCareFirst 🎥 Watch Julio deliver a powerful message to the Board of Supervisors: youtube.com/shorts/Ni1ka3M_M…

📣 On August 18, Tulare County recipients and caregivers like Maria Paredez gathered at the Board of Supervisors to highlight a simple truth: caregivers are worth more than nickels and dimes. It’s time for real investments in caregivers–with a contract that delivers livable wages and adequate healthcare to ensure quality home care our communities deserve. #CareWorkIsEssential 📸 See pics here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2Hp1