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Homecare and Nursing Home Workers Are Voting For Option A!

SEIU Long-Term Care Workers throughout California have the opportunity to vote on uniting into a single statewide long-term care local for greater strength!  By voting for Option A we will create a new SEIU local that is 100% focused on the needs of long-term care workers 100% of the time!

Trusteeship Update

On August 22, the Executive Board of SEIU Local 6434 requested that the International Union impose a trusteeship on the Local due to serious allegations regarding the union’s finances.  At that time, all officers of the Local were removed and John Ronches was appointed as the Trustee to oversee all operations and finances.  
 
On Thursday, October 23, SEIU’s International Executive Board voted in favor of the hearing officer’s recommendation to continue the trusteeship of SEIU Local 6434.  What this means is that the Local will continue to operate under the direction of John Ronches in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of SEIU International.  Under Federal Labor Law, trusteeships are presumed valid for 18 months after which time they may be continued if necessary.  After the problems leading to the Trusteeship have been corrected, elections will be held to determine the new officers.

Under the trusteeship, the union continues to operate with full dedication to winning for its members!

Any member who would like a copy of the hearing officer’s decision mailed to them may do so by calling the Membership Satisfaction Department at 888-373-3018.

SEIU Hearing on Charges Against Tyrone Freeman (Oct 27-29)

The SEIU hearing regarding charges brought against Tyrone Freeman will be taking place on October 27, 28, and 29th.  The hearing will be held at the Manhattan Beach Marriott, located at 1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California 90266.  In keeping with SEIU’s tradition of openness, the Hearing Officer will permit members to attend the hearing to observe the proceedings.  There is no role for members to speak, unless called as a witness by the Trustee or former President Freeman.  



Message From President Stern

Andy Stern



Please read the following message from SEIU President Andy Stern:

Message From  Message From Andy Stern





Long-Term Care Workers Celebrate Victory and Involvement in Several Elections Throughout California

One week after historic voter turnouts, members of SEIU Local 6434 – the United Long-Term Care Workers’ Union (ULTCW) and its sister organization, California United Homecare Workers (CUHW), are still celebrating the victories of several political races throughout California in which its members played key roles in their success.

Weekend Walk for Obama in Nevada

Obama Walk

Members from SEIU Local 6434 throughout Southern and Northern California traveled to Reno, Nevada, to campaign for Barack Obama the weekend of October 25 and 26th.  It was an extraordinary journey.  Everyone seemed to be in good spirits and ready to go.

Nursing Home Caregivers, Patients Win Improvements

LOS ANGELES (October 30, 2008) Members of SEIU 6434, United Long-Term Care Workers’ Union have negotiated new collective bargaining agreements that will make improvements for hundreds of caregivers and the residents in their care at several California nursing homes.

Alliance for a Stronger Community to Support Mark Ridley-Thomas for Los Angeles County Supervisor

Jerry Jackson

SEIU members, staff and volunteers gathered in Culver City to support the Alliance for a Stronger Community.  The Alliance is supporting democratic candidate Mark Ridley-Thomas for Los Angeles County Supervisor, District 2 in the upcoming November 4th election. 

People's Convention Demands Action On Budget

Protest

A crowd of over 1,200 made up of disability advocate groups, senior groups, the United Long Term Care Workers Union and a host of other SEIU locals gathered on Monday (Sept. 15) to speak out against California's stalling budget crisis.  

Homecare Worker Pauline Beck Featured In San Francisco Chronicle

Obama left lasting impression on one-day boss

Check out the story in Monday's Chronicle:

Pauline Beck and Barack Obama.



Seniors Meet to Build Bridges and Get More Involved

 Seniors from Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties met at the Alexander Hughes Community Center in Claremont on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, as the ULTCW Seniors Association convened as part of a continuing effort to get seniors involved in their community.

ULTCW To Be Honored At Annual Unity Awards

The West Angeles Community Development Corporation will honor SEIU-ULTCW as its “Community Unity Award” recipient at its 2009 Unity Awards Benefit held at the West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles on Feb. 5, 2009. 

Bass to Republicans: It's time to work together

Assembly Speaker Karen Bass and Assemblymember Warren Furutani hosted a packed-house town hall forum at Cal State University - Dominguez Hills Tuesday night, calling on Republican legislators to step up and sign the budget Democrats have proposed.


Workers Honor Fabian Núñez

Roberta

On Thursday, July 24th, homecare providers and nursing home workers gathered to break bread with their friend, Fabian Nunez, and to thank him for his tireless efforts on behalf of quality long-term care. 

Mr. Nunez is the outgoing speaker of the California State Assembly.
Watch the video!

Alameda Workers Get A Raise!

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday a historic contract for homecare workers that brings increased wages, additional transportation funds and protects quality health benefits for care providers.

STOP THE GOVERNOR

Budget Ad

United Long-Term Care Workers' Union stands in solidarity with public sector workers in opposition to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's illegal and unfair plan to slash worker pay and lay off tens of thousands. 

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