Want to join nearly 100,000 healthcare workers and patients striving for healthcare justice?

Alongside your coworkers, you can have a stronger voice on the job to advocate for our families and our patients. When we have more voices in the fight, we can win a fairer workplace for all.

Tell us a little bit more about yourself, and a union worker will reach out as soon as possible:

Why Should I Join a Union?

SEIU-UHW members have won contracts that set the standard in the California healthcare industry. That means guarantees year after year. We negotiate our contracts to guarantee our raises, benefits and job protections in writing so they cannot be changed without our input.

Alongside your coworkers, you’ll have the power to fight for what matters to you. SEIU-UHW members have seen wins in the following areas:

Fair pay and transparent raises.
Your salary and benefits should reflect your skill and commitment as a trained healthcare professional. Union members negotiate contracts with guaranteed wage increases, transparent wage scales and differentials.

Voice on the job.
You should always have a say in the decisions that impact your work and your patients. Management cannot change working conditions without first negotiating with you and your coworkers.

Improved staffing and safer working conditions.
Short-staffing practices can compromise your work, your safety, and your patient’s safety. Neither patients nor caregivers should feel like cogs in a machine. Quality healthcare requires real human interaction and shouldn’t be rushed.

Retirement security.
You work hard; in retirement you should have the peace of mind that comes from having guaranteed monthly income through an employer-funded defined-benefit pension plan.

Health insurance.
Working in healthcare should mean that your healthcare is taken care of. Most SEIU-UHW members have health insurance coverage for our families and ourselves with no monthly employee premium.