About Us
Who We Are
The National African American Caucus of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is committed to enhancing opportunities for education, training mentorship, leadership development and networking for SEIU members and staff of African descent.
We further engage to promote social, economic and political justice within our workplace, our communities, our nation and within our union. We shall further encourage our members to actively engage in efforts to organize the unorganized and to fully participate in the development and implementation of labor’s political agenda and programs.
SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) AFRAM Caucus take our work and the mission of our union membership to heart. We see a problem and collectively, work to find resolutions which can disentangle, decipher, and get to the bottom of an issue.
AFRAM members can find pride in knowing that every decision outcome set forth through our SEIU UHW Caucus, is a joint effort engaging each member that unites more than 100,000 employees who work in hospitals and clinics across California. Member participation and leadership are the keys to our strength within AFRAM.
We encourage members to become involved in union activities, fill leadership roles in our union, and take advantage of available trainings that give them the tools necessary to lead our fight for a better future.
Why Join AFRAM?
That is a question deserving an honest, thoughtful answer. Union members thrive under SEIU's universal empowerment, and within SEIU UHW, AFRAM provides a focused platform to address the specific concerns of African Americans and the African Diaspora.
History reveals a time when African Americans faced inequities within union structures. AFRAM was created, despite opposition, to ensure representation and equity. Today, AFRAM has paved the way for many caucuses within SEIU, demonstrating the undeniable value of these groups.
AFRAM honors its founders and leaders who fought to ensure African American voices were included in critical conversations. While progress has been made, deeply rooted biases persist, and the current political climate—marked by attacks on DEI programs, immigration, and the teaching of Black history—underscores the importance of AFRAM’s mission. Though AFRAM focuses on Americans of color, it aims to educate and collaborate with everyone, breaking silos to foster inclusivity.
AFRAM highlights the contributions of African Americans to our country and union while addressing members' issues and the culture's needs. In SEIU UHW's fight for Healthcare Justice, AFRAM emphasizes the inseparable link between racial and healthcare justice. Through education, empowerment, engagement, and elevation, AFRAM continues its mission.
Why join AFRAM? Because its members tackle issues collaboratively, finding solutions and taking pride in collective action. AFRAM doesn’t seek quantity but quality—proactive thinkers, activists, and partners dedicated to dismantling barriers.
AFRAM understands that impact comes one challenge at a time. Membership isn’t about numbers but about fostering a community of doers committed to a better future. Your $20 annual membership is an investment in the ongoing legacy of African American history and advocacy. Join us by filling out the form below and submitting your payment via Cash App to $uhw4afram. Include your name and years of dues in the Cash App notes section.
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Black History Month 2025
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Black Maternal Health Crisis
Where We Are
- Black women are 3 to 4 times as likely to die from pregnancy related causes is white women
- Black infants are more than twice as likely to die as white infants - a racial disparity that's wider today than 1850
- The U.S ranks last in maternal mortality rate for industrialized countries
Who We Are
UHW champions for Healthcare Justice, as part of that charge UHW has been working to collect data from the state particularly on racial disparities around maternal health in CA facilities. The work on this data is largely complete and we are now transitioning to working on a campaign based on data received. What does this look like for UHW? We have interesting data but what do we do with it? There are many black women women organizations that have been leading this type of work for a long time, We want to figure out how we can support and collaborate without disrupting the good work already being done. Conversations we've had have included black women doctors who are advocates, the Fresno based organization Black Wellness and Prosperity Center, California Preterm Birth Initiative, and the San Francisco human rights commission.
Black Maternal Health Survey
Many of our members are affected by this personally and professionally and we want to hear from them, African American women, women of color and our AFRAM Caucus members. We are looking for members to lead on this. We are looking to form a committee of members who can stay updated about this, give feedback and opinions with the time commitment of possibly bi-weekly or monthly update calls. We would also like to have a couple of members who are willing to come to occasional meetings with external organizations as well and take more of a leadership role. Please take time to fill out our survey which will give you an opportunity to tell your experiences around Black Maternal Health as a patient, a healthcare worker, friend or family member.
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