United Workers

09/30/2026

Ms. Pam is preparing to go toe-to-toe with the Cumberland Police Department.
Charges were not filed against her attacker on the day of the attack because the officer on duty said that there was "no physical evidence" of abuse.
Later, while working with the Forensic Nurse team at the hospital, an officer came in to get her statement so charges could be filed - however, when Pam left the hospital, she learned that the charges had never been filed.
Because Pam's attacker was not placed under police custody after the incident, they were able to place assault charges on Pam and stay in her house for over a week while Pam was in the hospital. She had to go directly to the court house from the hospital (while she could barely walk) to request a Peace Order.
She still owes the hospital almost $2,500 and has tests and procedures to complete so that the damage from the attack can be repaired.

We have a right to be protected from danger. We have a right to safe housing. We have a right to affordable healthcare. We have a Right to Health!

Help a senior woman afford bills from a recent hospital stay, tests on her spine so she can recieve a plan of care, and possible spinal surgery.

09/19/2026

09/15/2026

Today’s story comes from Shakira, who stood in front of a church congregation in LaVale, MD, on Sunday and bravely shared their story of losing their healthcare after a work injury cost them their job.

No one should have to choose between being able to work and being able to access healthcare. Healthcare should not be tied to employment, and the care you need should never be delayed because you can’t afford to pay. Shakira’s story is a powerful reminder of why we organize! Healthcare is a human right not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it.

09/14/2026

United Workers is a member-led organization of the poor and dispossessed, fighting to end poverty for everyone, everywhere. In the meantime, we have to keep our members alive in a system that's trying to kill us. Pam is one of those members. Help us cover her medical expenses so she can continue the fight.

Pam suffered a lower spinal injury in 2016, resulting in a spinal fusion and rods being inserted. In June of this year, she was attacked and it resulted in fractured ribs, a punctured lung, damage to her spinal cord in her neck area, and damage to the original injury on her lower spine.

She spent over a week at UPMC getting treated for her ribs and lung and now owes them almost $2500. Her doctor needs her to get a brain MRI and a CT scan to come up with a plan of treatment for her spine, but she can't afford those tests. It will likely end up being surgical and she won't be able to afford the surgery either.

No one should be denied the care they need to survive. We all have a right to live and we all have a Right to Health! 💛🖤

Help a senior woman afford bills from a recent hospital stay, tests on her spine so she can recieve a plan of care, and possible spinal surgery.

09/01/2026

Standing in front of UPMC hospital, Melissa, a United Workers' leader, bravely shares her mother Ginger’s story. Ginger, who is also a United Workers leader in Western Maryland, experienced mistreatment and was denied the healthcare she needed. The consequences were devastating and nearly cost her life.

Ginger’s story is just one of many that exposes a healthcare system that puts profit and bureaucracy before people’s lives.

Healthcare is a human right. We should not have to fight to prove that our lives are worth saving. That’s why we organize to demand our Right to Health

08/20/2026

🌧️ RAIN DATE: HOPE GARDEN FOOD DISTRIBUTION

Due to the forecasted weather, our Baltimore region Hope Garden Food Distribution has been rescheduled to tomorrow, Friday, August 21st, from 5–7 PM.

Stop by tomorrow to pick up free produce and learn more about United Workers and our Right to Health Campaign!

📍 625 N. Carey St., Baltimore, MD
🕔 Friday, August 21st | 5–7 PM

We hope to see you there! 🌱✊🏾

08/17/2026

Today’s Right to Health / Medicaid Mondays story comes from Michele, a United Workers leader in Baltimore, MD.
Michele shares her story of having to live in a family member’s living room because her parents couldn’t afford stable, adequate housing. The lack of safe, affordable housing had a direct impact on her health and well-being. Housing, food, and healthcare are basic human rights that everyone deserves to live a healthy and dignified life. That’s why we must continue to organize, build our power, and fight for our Right to Health!

07/21/2026

The third installment of our 3-part series covering multiple aspect of media, July’s session focuses on the skills we need to document our movement. Join us to learn how to capture powerful footage of the National Day of Action!

Link to register: https://bit.ly/NVMA-July2026National