In October of 2025, 32,000 home care workers in Michigan voted to secure protections and the right to unionize. Home care workers assist the elderly and people with disabilities, doing essential work.

The win comes at a time when unions and the fight for workers rights has taken center stage around the country. From Starbucks to Amazon, workers want to feel secure in their positions. 

Ethan Bakuli is an independent journalist based in Detroit. He’s been following the Michigan Home Care Workers United campaign for nearly two years. 

He recently wrote in Capital and Main about the victory and what it could mean for other professions looking to unionize. Ethan joined The Metro to talk more about the union and what it means for the future of organizing in the country.