Inspiring Stories from Our Union Community
From everyday wins to extraordinary efforts, our members’ stories highlight the strength, solidarity, and impact of our union.
Stories
StoryCorps: Julie Ngin, RN, and Sue Yee, RN
In this heartfelt conversation recorded in Garden Grove, California, longtime nurses and union leaders Julie Ngin and Sue Yee reflect on their journeys from bedside caregivers to advocates for nurses.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Nerissa Dizon, RN
Honestly, I didn’t set out to make waves. I just needed a way to explain what I was doing. Back in 2014, I was brand new as a contract specialist, and no one really understood the newly-established role—not even the officers I worked with. So, when I went on rounds, I’d write little notes about what was going on. That was the start of my rounding messages.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Elizabeth Hawkins, RN
I’ve been a nurse for 40 years . . . I didn’t set out to be a nurse at first. In high school, I was heading down the business path: typing, shorthand, working for the school district. But deep down, I wanted more. I took a nurse’s aide class, and everything changed.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Arezou Mansourian, PA-C
Arezou Mansourian, PA-C, is on the UNAC/UHCP bargaining team for the Kaiser Northern California Physician Assistants. Arezou shared the tradition of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, which began on March 20, 2025.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Vini Beltran, SLP
May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month—a time to recognize the vital work of speech-language pathologists like Vini Beltran, who is Secretary of our DASH affiliate.
Humans of UNAC/UHCP: Pam Loera, RN
For Nurses’ Week, we honor the resiliency and dedication of nurses. We are sharing a story from Pamela Loera, BSN, RN, PHN, CWOCN.