SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West
Coverage of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West in the Nexus archive.
- California Health Worker Union, Hospital Association Tout Dueling Ballot Initiatives
California’s SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West union and the California Hospital Association are opposing each other’s ballot initiatives. The union seeks to cap healthcare executive pay and redirect clinic funds to patient care, while the hospital association aims to restrict union spending on political initiatives. Both measures qualify for the November ballot amid rising healthcare cost concerns.
- Two huge California unions clash over money, political clout this election season
The California Teachers Association (CTA) and SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) are competing over state budget allocations, with CTA advocating for education funding through Proposition 98 and SEIU-UHW prioritizing Medi-Cal healthcare spending. Their rivalry extends to political endorsements, with CTA supporting billionaire Tom Steyer and SEIU backing former Attorney General Xavier Becerra in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
- Looming Medicaid Cuts Supercharge California’s Latest Labor-Industry Fight
California’s medical industry and a major health worker union are clashing over ballot initiatives tied to Medicaid cuts. SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West proposes capping executive pay and redirecting clinic funds to patient care, while the California Hospital Association seeks to restrict union spending on political measures. High hospital executive salaries and concerns over healthcare affordability are central to the dispute.