Stories

Inspiring Stories from Our Union Community

From everyday wins to extraordinary efforts, our members’ stories highlight the strength, solidarity, and impact of our union. Help us build a wall of truth: We may not be able to share every story, but every voice helps shape our union’s vision and our future.

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Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Desiree Nack, RN
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Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Desiree Nack, RN

I didn’t become a nurse until I was 30. I had lived a lot of life before stepping into patient care, and that gave me perspective. When someone’s in a hospital bed facing one of the hardest days of their life, they want someone who gets it, who’s not just there to check boxes. I needed to have real-world experience to show up for people like that. READ MORE
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Jennifer Wolfe, RN

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Jennifer Wolfe, RN

As I was sitting there holding her, trying to figure out how to make her breathe and eat, a nurse started talking to me. That first nurse contact with my daughter encouraged me to change my entire life.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Yvette Harris, RN

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Yvette Harris, RN

The people I grew up with deserve to be given care not based on how much they earn, but on how much they need. Believe me, I understand the tough choices that good RNs must make to support their own families.
First Person: John Biggs, PT

First Person: John Biggs, PT

John Biggs, PT, and a member of the UNAC/UHCP United Therapists of Southern California affiliate, recorded a day in the life video about his experience for Instagram.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Amy Gallo, SLP

Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Amy Gallo, SLP

Having a voice is a fundamental part of our identity. Voice is a deeply personal quality; losing it can be physically and emotionally debilitating. We all deserve to have a voice that reflects who we are inside.

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