Dereck Smith
@dereckseiu2015.bsky.social
Executive Vice President, SEIU 2015. Long-time union organizer with over 22 years of working with and on behalf of California's long term care workers.
The weight of the pandemic hasn’t lifted for caregivers. Five years after COVID-19 began, many care workers are still dealing with PTSD, financial insecurity, and exhaustion. They stepped up for us—now we must continue stepping up for them. #CareIsEssential
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Nursing Aides Plagued by PTSD After ‘Nightmare’ Covid Conditions, With Little Help - KFF Health News
A KFF Health News investigation reveals that employers and the government have offered nursing aides little assistance for PTSD and other ongoing maladies triggered by hazardous work during the pandem...
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February 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The weight of the pandemic hasn’t lifted for caregivers. Five years after COVID-19 began, many care workers are still dealing with PTSD, financial insecurity, and exhaustion. They stepped up for us—now we must continue stepping up for them. #CareIsEssential
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Taking healthcare from children, seniors and people with disabilities to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires? That’s messed up! Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress to #HandsOffMedicaid #SaveMedicaid
February 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Taking healthcare from children, seniors and people with disabilities to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires? That’s messed up! Call 866-426-2631 and tell Congress to #HandsOffMedicaid #SaveMedicaid
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Fresno County caregivers stood together and spoke on the need for healthcare! The county Board of Supervisors heard! The time for change is now! #PutCareFirst for Fresno! 🎉 see photos 📸 www.flickr.com/photos/seiu2...
Fresno Board of Supervisors Action - January 28, 2025
Explore this photo album by SEIU Local 2015 on Flickr!
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January 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Fresno County caregivers stood together and spoke on the need for healthcare! The county Board of Supervisors heard! The time for change is now! #PutCareFirst for Fresno! 🎉 see photos 📸 www.flickr.com/photos/seiu2...
“The reaffiliation of SEIU into the AFLCIO is about the 9 in 10 workers in this country who don't have a union & yearn for one. This is about us putting our money, resources, time, into organizing workers across the country in a moment where that is more important than ever.”@seiupres.bsky.social
January 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
“The reaffiliation of SEIU into the AFLCIO is about the 9 in 10 workers in this country who don't have a union & yearn for one. This is about us putting our money, resources, time, into organizing workers across the country in a moment where that is more important than ever.”@seiupres.bsky.social
Last week, @gustavoarellano.bsky.social penned a beautiful tribute to America’s undocumented immigrants, whose labor provides our country's backbone. I'm proud of my @seiu2015.bsky.social siblings who fight every day for Immigration Justice!
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Column: A thank you to the undocumented on the eve of Trump's deportation storm
I’ve spent my career trying to sway skeptics that people here illegally are no different from native-born citizens. That nearly all embody the immigrant spirit.
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December 5, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Last week, @gustavoarellano.bsky.social penned a beautiful tribute to America’s undocumented immigrants, whose labor provides our country's backbone. I'm proud of my @seiu2015.bsky.social siblings who fight every day for Immigration Justice!
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Big news! On Monday, 88 workers at Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno won their union and are now members of Local 2015! This means stronger representation, a voice in the workplace, and at the table! Let’s give a big cheer for the workers and organizers who made this happen! #UnionsForAll
December 4, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Big news! On Monday, 88 workers at Oakwood Gardens Care Center in Fresno won their union and are now members of Local 2015! This means stronger representation, a voice in the workplace, and at the table! Let’s give a big cheer for the workers and organizers who made this happen! #UnionsForAll
I’m thankful for labor — from @seiu2015.bsky.social to workers across the country and across industries. Your work keeps us safe every day, and we couldn’t celebrate without you. And while I say “Happy Thanksgiving” today, I hope you know that I’m thankful and fight all year.
November 28, 2024 at 5:53 PM
I’m thankful for labor — from @seiu2015.bsky.social to workers across the country and across industries. Your work keeps us safe every day, and we couldn’t celebrate without you. And while I say “Happy Thanksgiving” today, I hope you know that I’m thankful and fight all year.
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Fresno's election results are a testament to the power of political action. Caregivers stood up, voted, and demanded that their voices be heard. This is what happens when we organize and take our fight beyond the workplace and into the ballot box! 🗳️✊ #UnionStrong
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SEIU won big on election night. Will Fresno County IHSS workers finally get a raise? - SEIU2015
The union helped oust two incumbents on the Fresno County Board of Supervisors. But the two incoming supervisors have shown varying support for union proposals. Service Employees International Union L...
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November 27, 2024 at 11:04 PM
Fresno's election results are a testament to the power of political action. Caregivers stood up, voted, and demanded that their voices be heard. This is what happens when we organize and take our fight beyond the workplace and into the ballot box! 🗳️✊ #UnionStrong
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Happy National Family Caregivers Month to our @seiu2015.bsky.social members and across the country! I’m thankful for the work you put in every day to care for your loved ones.
November 25, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Happy National Family Caregivers Month to our @seiu2015.bsky.social members and across the country! I’m thankful for the work you put in every day to care for your loved ones.
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It’s #EqualPayDay, which means that – because of the gender pay gap – women effectively stop getting paid for the rest of the year.
THIS is why we organize. THIS is why we have unions.
✊🏿To close the gap.
THIS is why we organize. THIS is why we have unions.
✊🏿To close the gap.
November 20, 2024 at 6:41 PM
It’s #EqualPayDay, which means that – because of the gender pay gap – women effectively stop getting paid for the rest of the year.
THIS is why we organize. THIS is why we have unions.
✊🏿To close the gap.
THIS is why we organize. THIS is why we have unions.
✊🏿To close the gap.
Carmen Roberts’ journey to becoming a union leader at
@seiu2015.bsky.social has been inspiring. I loved listening to her talk about it with @arnulfoseiu2015.bsky.social on the latest episode of our new podcast. #UnionsForAll
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@seiu2015.bsky.social has been inspiring. I loved listening to her talk about it with @arnulfoseiu2015.bsky.social on the latest episode of our new podcast. #UnionsForAll
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Fighting for Care and Justice: A Conversation with SEIU 2015 Leaders Carmen and Leilani | Who Cares! Shaping the future of long-term care one conversation at a time.
In Episode 3 of Who Cares, SEIU 2015 President Arnulfo De La Cruz talks with Executive Vice President Carmen Roberts about her journey from caregiver to union leader. Carmen then joins Leilani, a hous...
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November 19, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Carmen Roberts’ journey to becoming a union leader at
@seiu2015.bsky.social has been inspiring. I loved listening to her talk about it with @arnulfoseiu2015.bsky.social on the latest episode of our new podcast. #UnionsForAll
who-cares-seiu2015.podbean.com/e/fighting-f...
@seiu2015.bsky.social has been inspiring. I loved listening to her talk about it with @arnulfoseiu2015.bsky.social on the latest episode of our new podcast. #UnionsForAll
who-cares-seiu2015.podbean.com/e/fighting-f...