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Humboldt Homecare Workers Ratify Historic First Contract

Eureka, CA – While it wasn’t exactly beaming, the sun managed to break through and shine on a historic day for Humboldt County’s homecare community earlier this week. Monday, county homecare workers voted unanimously to ratify their first ever contract with the county. The contract includes a ...

Join CUHW Members Statewide to Help California Move Forward on Healthcare

Tehama Chapter Chair Diane Crisel Lobbies for Healthcare at the Capitol

Important IHSS Settlement Information: Official Class Notice regarding the settlement of IHSS Lawsuits

NOTICE OF IHSS CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTS This notice is about the proposed settlements of two class action lawsuits.  It is about In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS). ABOUT THE LAWSUITS In 2009, the State of California passed a law to stop all IHSS services to about 30,000 people.  The law would hav...

NOW HIRING: Entry Level Organizer Position

Field Organizer Job Location: California Posted Date: 4/4/2013 Application Deadline: Until filled Overview: CUHW is a statewide labor organization representing over 20,000 homecare workers within California’s IHSS (In-Home Supportive Services) program in 25 counties. We have fought to secure and i...

State, IHSS Stakeholders Reach Agreement To Prevent Devastating Cuts To Home Care Services

Lawsuit Settlement Means Seniors and People with Disabilities Will Continue to Receive the Services They Need to Live at Home SACRAMENTO – Seniors and people with disabilities are breathing a sigh of relief this week over an agreement between the state of California and home care stakeholders that...

Tulare County Members to March in Memory of Cesar Chavez

Cesar chavez flyer 2013 kings county from CUHW Local 4034

Humboldt Homecare Workers Make History: Reach Tentative Agreement with County

Eureka, CA – For county homecare workers like Garberville’s Margaret Lewis, it’s been a long road, rife with struggle and sleepless nights. But today, thanks to the efforts of homecare workers like Margaret, Humboldt County’s homecare community has reason to smile. Early this afternoon the c...

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Humboldt Members Advocate for IHSS at the Capitol