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

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

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

  • A Just Care Economy with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon

    SEIU 2015 Executive Vice President Kim Evon sits down with Congresswoman Lateefah Simon for a conversation on care, leadership, and lived experience - and why valuing caregivers is key to a more just future. She shares how her journey informs her work in Congress and the urgent need to invest in the care economy. Learn about Rep Simon's aim to uplift long-term care workers and champion economic justice for all.

    As the 2026 primary elections approach, learn how you can support candidates who prioritize organized labor and care workers' rights at seiu2015.us/PrimaryBallot2026

    30 min
  • Disability and Dignity: Andrea Loveday Brown’s Story

    Andrea Loveday Brown is a family caregiver and IHSS provider in Sonoma County whose life changed when she joined the disability justice community and discovered the power of her union. In this episode of Who Cares!, she shares her story of caring for her disabled daughter, her recognition that the crucial work of care often goes unseen, and her commitment to the fight for dignity and respect. Her touching story is a reminder of why caregivers must build power to create a better future for disabled people, immigrant communities, and working families. Follow Andrea's disability justice account on Instagram at @CenteringDisability.

    31 min
  • 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.

    49 min
  • 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.

    28 min
  • 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.

    26 min
  • 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.

    36 min
  • 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 

    28 min
  • 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

    26 min

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Who Cares! is a podcast by SEIU 2015, the largest union of long-term care workers in the U.S. Hosted by Arnulfo De La Cruz, President of SEIU 2015, the podcast explores critical issues facing care…