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Workers at Rogers Mental Health Clinic and Wellpath Santa Cruz jail vote to join NUHW

The newest NUHW members want to improve care for their patients, while securing fair wages and better working conditions.

State Senate advances NUHW-sponsored healthcare reform bill

SB 770 would set California on a path to becoming the first U.S. state to create a healthcare system in which no resident is denied care based on age, employment, ...

Jim Clifford

Psychiatric social worker Jim Clifford uses his position to advocate for mental health and social justice issues.

Phil Ting

As an assemblymember, Phil Ting champions policies that expand opportunity for all, equal rights, and protections for the environment.

Workers at Rogers Mental Health Clinic and Wellpath Santa Cruz jail vote to join NUHW

Over three dozen therapists and clinic assistants from Rogers Mental Health in Walnut Creek and over two dozen workers at the Santa Cruz jail who work for WellPath voted unanimously ...

Historic LGBTQ+ organization honors NUHW

The Stonewall Democratic Club named NUHW its “Organization of the Year” during its annual awards banquet earlier this month in Los Angeles. “The LGBTQ+ and labor movements have a proud ...

Fiona Ma

Fiona Ma is the first woman of color to serve as California state treasurer, overseeing the finances of the world’s fifth-largest economy.

Member Profile: Marlene Castro

Marlene Castro, a social worker and case manager at Seton Medical Center, helped her coworkers stay engaged and optimistic during a difficult contract fight.

State Senate advances NUHW-sponsored healthcare reform bill

NUHW took a big step toward its goal of guaranteeing health care for all Californians this month when the State Senate’s Health Committee advanced Senate Bill 770. Despite opposition from ...

Jade Rosado

A deep desire to help others recover from trauma lead Jade Rosado, LCSW, to pursue a career in behavioral health.

Andrea Kumura

A love for children inspired Andrea Kumura, a licensed clinical social worker, to pursue a career in social work.

Polynesian Panthers

The PPP was formed to address racial discrimination faced by indigenous Māori and Pacific Islanders in New Zealand.