Who Cares! Shaping the future of long-term care one conversation at a time.

Care Workers United: Putting the Care Agenda Front & Center

In this episode of Who Cares!, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz talks with Doug Moore of UDW/AFSCME Local 3930 and Max Arias of SEIU Local 99 about uniting care workers across California. They discuss the fight for fair pay, respect, and recognition for home care, child care, and nursing home providers, and how caregivers are building power to make care a true priority in our state and nation.

Sí, Se Puede: Dolores Huerta on Organizing, Voting, and Building Power

In this episode of Who Cares!, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz sits down with legendary labor leader and feminist Dolores Huerta. They reflect on her work co-founding the United Farm Workers and how that experience applies to the challenges to workers rights and well-being faced by workers today.

Zero to Victory: LA IHSS Workers Win Push for Fair Pay

SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz sits down with SEIU 2015 member leader Leilani Reed and St. John’s Community Health President & CEO, Jim Mangia, to discuss the fight for fair pay for LAIHSS workers, the essential role home care workers play in L.A. County, and why investing in fair wages benefits both caregivers and those they care for.

Why Prop 50 Matters for Care Workers

Host Arnulfo De La Cruz talks with SEIU 2015 member Bonnie Lopez and Political Director Hugo Romero about Proposition 50 and what it means for caregivers. From wages and healthcare to protecting our communities, they break down why voting YES this November is essential for care workers and families.

Senator Laphonza Butler Returns: Celebrating SEIU 2015’s 10-Year Journey

SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz sits down with former U.S. Senator and SEIU 2015 founding President Laphonza Butler to celebrate a decade of care, victories like the Fight for $15, and what’s next for California’s caregivers. #CareIsEssential

Who Belongs: Fighting for Birthright, DACA, and the Soul of Care

When politicians attack immigrant rights, they’re also attacking the foundation of our care system. In this episode of Who Cares!, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz is joined by CNA Robert Oronia and labor organizer Alejandra Quintero to unpack the real-life impact of threats to birthright citizenship and DACA. Together, they explore what these attacks mean for care workers, immigrant families, and the soul of the labor movement—and how we can fight back.

California’s Care Crisis: The Human Cost of Budget Cuts

Governor Newsom’s May revision budget proposal slashes IHSS overtime pay for caregivers, consumer access to care and nursing home oversight. SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz speaks with Solano County IHSS worker Daphne Dunstan and Local 2015 Statewide Policy and Research Director Brandi Wolf about the devastating impact and what we can do to fight back. 
Join us in Sacramento on June 4th 2025 to protest these proposed cuts! https://forms.gle/VNHcxK25JY54HzV7A 

Boycotts, Solidarity, and Building Worker Power with Nina Turner

On this episode of Who Cares!, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz sits down with Nina Turner to talk about the power of boycotts, the rise of worker solidarity, and why her new organization We Are Somebody is fueling a new era of collective action. From strikes to the recent boycott of Target, Nina shares why standing up for justice—and spending our dollars accordingly—matters more than ever. Plus, Nina shares a personal caregiving story close to her heart.
https://ninaturner.substack.com/p/target-boycott-black-owned-brands

A Year of Wins: How Care Workers Changed California in 2024

In this special episode of Who Cares, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz sits down with our new Executive Vice President Marcus McRae and Tehama County IHSS provider Jerrika Salyers to reflect on the powerful victories care workers won in 2024—from historic contracts to statewide legislative wins. Hear inspiring stories of member organizing, first-ever wage increases, and what’s next as we build momentum into 2025.

From Labor to Legislation: Rep. Jimmy Gomez on Protecting Caregivers & Workers

Medicaid cuts, mass deportations, and billionaire tax breaks—Congress is making choices that hurt working families. Rep. Jimmy Gomez sits down with Who Cares to discuss his fight for caregivers, immigrant rights, and labor protections in Washington.