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Member Profile: Avleen Kaur

Mental health counselor Allen Kaur is a union steward who understands the power of workers standing together. “It was pretty liberating to see how we closed the gap between management ...

UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland workers authorize second strike

More than 1,300 NUHW members at UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a three-day strike in response to UCSF’s refusal to bargain in good faith after more ...

Mental health patients now have legal precedent on their side

Californians now have legal precedent on their side if they sue their insurer to demand mental health treatment that meets the requirements of the state’s mental health parity laws. In ...

NUHW participates in Mental Health Matters Day

NUHW was a proud co-sponsor this month of the 2023 Mental Health Matters Day in Sacramento. The one-day event, organized by Mental Health America of California, brings together advocates for ...

NUHW expands presence at Keck-USC healthcare system

With USC reducing available overtime and subcontracting out work, 20 workers at the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center voted overwhelmingly to increase their power as members of NUHW. The newest NUHW ...

Javier Gomez

Queer activist Javier Gomez organized his high school classmates to protest a piece of homophobic legislation in Florida.

Olivia Julianna

Olivia Julianna is a political strategist with a youth-led nonprofit that uses social media to educate, agitate, and raise funds for progressive causes.

James Baldwin

James Baldwin was a writer and social critic whose work explored intricate issues of race, sexuality, and identity in mid-20th century America.

UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland workers authorize second strike

Workers are preparing for a three-day strike after UCSF refused to make movement in contract negotiations following a one-day strike in April. No strike date has been set. Oakland, Calif. ...

Kindred San Diego workers ratify contract with 26 percent average wage increases

NUHW members at Kindred San Diego have ratified a contract that will raise average wages 26 percent over three years. The contract marks a major victory for nearly 100 NUHW ...

Ken Rogers

Ken Rogers is a psychologist dedicated to making sure everyone has access to quality mental health care.

Ilana Marcucci-Morris

Ilana Marcucci-Morris, LCSW, uses her position to fight oppressive systems and advocate for patients’ rights.