“When I started as a caregiver back in 1999, we didn’t have a Union. I was paid less than $7 an hour, had no PTO, no health insurance, and they didn’t even withhold income tax on my paychecks. Having benefits, like health insurance and retirement, are really wonderful. But I think what means the most to me is how we stand up for what is right and fight to be treated as the professionals that we are. It is us, the caregivers, whose voices are making the difference. We are the Union!”

“I was excited to get vaccinated to protect my loved ones and residents, along with myself — because it’s been proven safe and effective.”

“作为一名机构护理人员，我曾听说过 一些家庭护理机构所经历的困境。机构 中的人员充足时，就可以为我们护理人 员提供所需的支持来让我们完成工作， 这对我们的客户以及护理人员自身来说 都意味着更好、更安全的护理服务。”

“I love the support I get from my Union brothers and sisters, and I’m glad I get to give back like this.”

“Это твой выбор- остаться здоровьям человеком или заболеть очень серьёзной болезнью-Covid, которая захватила весь мир. А самое страшное,что ты можешь заразить своих своих близких пожилых и старых родных,а именно они умирают или очень тяжело болеют Covid.Сделай правильный выбор !!! Это твой долг перед собой и твоей семьёй.”

“Caregivers have always stood up for the right to justice, equality, and the right to live, be safe, and live a full life.”

“Didn’t feel a thing. I’m very thankful for my Union!”

“It truly does pay to read and understand our union contracts. Coworkers and I found a section in our contract about additional overtime pay that we weren’t receiving. This discovery led to a large grievance settlement between our union and ResCare Residential, resulting in a nearly $3,500 payout to me alone—with most of my coworkers also winning hundreds of extra dollars!”

“It’s a struggle, but when we stick together, we know we win.”