Endorsements
What Supporters Are Saying About Charmaine
The strength of our union comes from its members. Throughout her career, Charmaine has earned the trust and support of healthcare professionals, labor leaders, and members across UNAC/UHCP.
"I’m a pediatric nurse at Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center. I fully endorse Charmaine Morales in her bid for reelection as UNAC/UHCP President. Under her leadership, our union has expanded. Our strength has been recognized across the country and our voices have been amplified, invoking change for our profession and our community. Experience matters. We need a quarterback that knows the game, can carry a team and will lift and mentor our rookies to be our union’s next leaders. Charmaine is our quarterback. This is our team. With her at the heart, as the heart, of our game plan, our patients and our providers win."
Lucky Longoria, RN
Pediatrics Nurse | Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
"As someone who became deeply engaged during the strike and continued that engagement during this contract cycle, I’ve spent a great deal of time listening, asking questions, reviewing information, and reflecting on what kind of leadership I believe our union needs moving forward.
For that reason, I am proudly endorsing Charmaine Morales for President of UNAC/UHCP.
Leadership isn’t about making the loudest promises. It’s about building the strongest organization. It’s about experience, relationships, strategy, and putting our members in the best position to succeed not just today, but for years to come.
No contract is perfect, and we should always expect our leaders to keep pushing for more. But I also believe it’s important to recognize the progress that has been made while continuing to strengthen our union for the future.
Throughout this process, I’ve come to appreciate Charmaine’s willingness to engage in honest conversations and focus on long-term strategy rather than short-term applause. Effective leadership requires discipline, credibility, and the ability to see a clear pathway to a common goal that helps ALL members.
As healthcare professionals, we understand that meaningful change rarely happens overnight. It takes preparation, persistence, and experienced leadership.
I believe Charmaine Morales has demonstrated those qualities, and I trust her to continue moving our union forward.
I hope you’ll join me in voting for Charmaine Morales for President of UNAC/UHCP.”
Camille Stone, CNM, MSN
CNM | Member of KPCSP
"Charmaine Morales has the vision, the fortitude, and the experience that UNAC/UHCP needs at its helm, and I’m behind her 100%.”
Sanayo Kondo
Physical Therapist | Acupuncturists and Therapists of Northern California
“I first became involved in union work with UNAC/UHCP when I attended Lobby Day in Sacramento in 2023. It was there that I met Charmaine and heard her speak about her vision of One UNAC/UHCP. She spoke about bringing together every profession represented by our union, standing up for one another, growing our membership, and building the collective power needed to advocate for healthcare workers across every setting.
That vision inspired me to become more involved. Since that day in May 2023, I have served two terms as Contract Specialist for my affiliate, been elected Vice President of my affiliate, and had the privilege of serving on the 2025 Blue Book bargaining team.
Over the past three years, I have watched Charmaine lead our union with strength, passion, precision, and integrity. She leads with experience, but just as importantly, she leads with an unwavering commitment to every member of this union. She understands that our greatest strength comes from standing together and ensuring that every profession has a voice.
Because of what I have witnessed firsthand, I am proud to wholeheartedly endorse Charmaine Sunshine Morales for Executive President of UNAC/UHCP. I am confident she has the vision, experience, and dedication to continue building a stronger, more united union for all of us.”
Zachary Pritchett, RN-BC
Emergency Department | Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
“Hi my name is Jennie Masaoy, RN and current president of CVRNA.(Chino Valley a registered Nurse Association)
I endorse Charmaine Morales for president of UNAC/ UHCP. She is dedicated in empowering us members. No matter how small or big of a Union or Affiliate she treats us equally. She taught us if we are united we are strong and we win. She embodies a true leader , and she brings out the best in me. Dedicated to her role as President of UNAC/ UHCP. My role model. She inspires me of everything she does for UNAC/UHCP. I saw her how she stands and fight for all the members. She listens to us. That is a true leader. Most important is she is experienced and that’s what matters most.
For a strong UNAC/ UHCP together we vote for Charmaine Morales for president.”
Jennie Masaoy, RN
President | Chino Valley a registered Nurse Association
“Hello brothers and sisters at UNAC/UHCP ,
It was a dismay to know that someone with in the union is acting as if he has an answer to everything!
As the president emeritus Kathy Sackman would say and I quote “ I don’t know everything, but sure I damn know how to bring the union up !”
That’s the mantra I live with when I help organize Orange County in 1999 to become an affiliate of UNAC .
We built it thru face to face and bathroom to bath room. ( want to know , ask your leadership in member engagement).
I fully support Charmaine Morales as your next president because she knows the story behind the struggles of how to build a union . Relationship with each members, the people with in the community, county, state , and both the international and national union.
This was done thru hard work and dedication as well as through grit and commitment.
Experience was not handed down to her, she earned it over the years.
Union knowledge did not exist on a vacuum…Charmaine earned it!”
Asela Omilig Espiritu
Retired Board of Director, Past President of both Irvine / Anaheim (KOCPA) One of the founding member of Orange County Affiliate in 1999/2000 | KOCPA
“Charmaine has supported Riverside, and Advanced Practice Providers specifically, tirelessly and earnestly throughout her first term, whether fighting to keep a single nurse from losing her job, to increasing support for Riverside members with a second staff representative, or to winning paid breastmilk pumping time for the tens of thousands UNAC/UHCP and Alliance members, whenever we've asked. And of course she has: Charmaine works for everyone. It's where her heart is - with healthcare workers, with labor, and with anyone who needs a voice. I wholeheartedly endorse Charmaine Morales for President.”
Douglas Wong, PA-C
PA-C | KRRN-UHCP Riverside Clinic President
"I’m proud to endorse Charmaine Morales for President of UNAC/UHCP. Charmaine has led our union with integrity, accountability, and transparency. Throughout her four-year term, she has remained committed to building leaders within our union, strengthening our membership, and reminding us that we are always stronger together. She also helps make our communities better by volunteering at different community events.
My name is Karina Dwyer, and I’ve been an RN at KSBHPA for 25 years. In all my years at Kaiser, I have never seen this level of member growth, engagement, and leadership development. Charmaine has inspired members to become active, empowered advocates for one another creating a stronger, more united union.
Her leadership has made a lasting impact, and I am confident she is the right person to continue leading UNAC/UHCP forward.
I proudly support Charmaine Morales for President, and I encourage you to join me in voting for proven leadership that puts our members first."
Karina Torres-Dwyer, RN
RN | Member of KSBHPA
“I proudly support the re-election of Charmaine Morales as UNAC/UHCP's President. Her knowledge, passion for our union, and leadership style can't be beat. Vote for Charmaine Morales!”
Arlene Paiste, RN
RN | SPNN Treasurer
“I endorse Charmaine Morales for UNAC/UHCP President.”
Sophia Pak, PharmD
PharmD | UPSC
“I’m proud to support and vote for Charmaine Morales for UNAC/UHCP President because I believe she has the experience, vision, and leadership our union needs. She understands that a strong union is built by listening to members, bringing people together, and making sure every voice is heard.
As someone who has been active in our union, I know how important it is to have a leader who understands the challenges we face in our workplaces. Charmaine has shown that she is committed to protecting our contracts, improving working conditions, supporting safe staffing, and fighting for quality patient care. She knows that when we take care of healthcare workers, we can provide the best care for our patients.
Leadership is more than making promises. It takes experience, the ability to build relationships, and the courage to stand up for members, even during difficult times. Charmaine has demonstrated those qualities throughout her years of service. She has helped strengthen our union by investing in member education, leadership development, and organizing so we can continue to grow together.
I also believe in her vision of Progress with Purpose because it reflects what our union should be about—moving forward together while keeping members at the center of every decision. She understands that every member matters, whether you are a new member or have been with the union for many years.
This election is about choosing a leader who is prepared on day one, has a proven record of service, and will continue building a stronger future for all of us. I trust Charmaine Morales to lead with integrity, unity, and purpose.
That is why I am proudly voting for Charmaine Morales for UNAC/UHCP President and encourage my fellow members to join me in supporting her.”
Jeejee Llanos
Occupational Therapist | UTSC
“As President of the Parkview Registered Nurses Association, I am proud to endorse Charmaine Morales for a second term as President of UNAC/UHCP.
Throughout her leadership, Charmaine has demonstrated unwavering dedication to advocating for our members, protecting our contracts, and ensuring that the voices of healthcare professionals are heard at every level of our union. She has consistently led with integrity, transparency, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of the members she serves.
Strong leadership requires experience, vision, and the ability to unite people around a common purpose. Charmaine has proven time and again that she possesses these qualities. She has worked tirelessly to support our members, fight for fair wages, safe staffing, quality benefits, and stronger working conditions while always keeping the needs of frontline healthcare professionals at the forefront.
As President of the Parkview Registered Nurses Association, I have had the opportunity to witness Charmaine's dedication and collaborative leadership firsthand. She is an advocate who listens, leads with compassion, and remains steadfast in her commitment to protecting and advancing the interests of our members.
The work of our union is ongoing, and I am confident that Charmaine Morales has the experience, passion, and vision to continue moving UNAC/UHCP forward. I respectfully encourage you to join me in supporting and re-electing Charmaine Morales for a second term as President of UNAC/UHCP.”
Yvette Harris, RN
President | Parkview Registered Nurses Association (PRNA)
"I am writing to formally endorse Charmaine Morales for President of UNAC/UHCP.
Charmaine has spent years growing within our union and deeply understands the daily realities our members faces in hospitals and clinics. Her extensive experience is incomparable, having served as a steward, contract specialist, secretary, vice president, and president of UNAC/UHCP. She possesses a thorough understanding of how this union operates and how to deliver the fairest results for its members.
Charmaine leads with the conviction that every member deserves a voice. She is known for listening first, weighing the facts, and applying rules consistently for everyone. Her track record demonstrates a steadfast commitment to transparency, due process, and equal representation for all chapters and affiliates.
Charmaine represents all of us knowing that we are the strongest when we stand together by building unity without silencing differences. She brings RNs and other healthcare professionals to the same table and fights for contracts that lift every job classification, no matter the size of the affiliates or chapters. I have no doubt that she will represent the full diversity of our union, rather than just a few.
This election is about the future of our union. Charmaine has the experience to lead, the integrity to be honest, fair, as well as the vision to represent all of us. I urge you to vote for Charmaine for UNAC/UHCP President!
In Solidarity,”
Sandra J. Chun, RT
RT | UTSC, LAMC - Mental Health Center
“I am a Labor and Delivery nurse; I am proud to endorse Charmaine Morales for President of UNAC/UHCP for second term.
Every day, we care for patients and families during some of the most important moments like having babies. We know the challenges that come with our profession—safe staffing to care for our laboring patients and their newborns, increasing workloads, workplace safety, and ensuring our voices are heard. These are not just workplace issues; they directly affect the quality of care we provide.
I support Charmaine because she understands these challenges and has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to advocating for frontline healthcare workers. I want to involve in our union more because Charmaine is truly inspiring with her every speech and her actions ! Charmaine is easy to approach when you have your individual concerns, I am very comfortable when talking to her.
Charmaine leads with integrity, listens to members, and believes that every nurse and healthcare professional deserves respect, fair representation, and a strong voice at the bargaining table as evidence by 55 tentative agreements from this contract we just won.
Charmaine’s leadership is rooted in collaboration, transparency, cultural sensitivities, and accountability. She has the experience and dedication to strengthen our union while continuing to fight for the issues that matter most to all of us.
I am confident that Charmaine Morales will continue to be a tireless advocate for our members and our patients. I encourage everyone to join me in voting for Charmaine Morales for President of UNAC/UHCP in the upcoming convention. Together, we can build a stronger union, and we will be ready for 2029 bargaining.”
Shelley Sun, RN
Labor Delivery Registered Nurse | KBPRNA
“As President of UPSC, I was designated to serve on the Common Issues Committee (CIC) alongside President Charmaine Morales for National Bargaining with Kaiser Permanente in 2025-2026. I saw firsthand how she navigated difficult negotiations while balancing competing priorities, how she kept our subgroups and members up-to-date with the strategy of ongoing negotiations in mind, and how she considered the impact of any decision on each of the members of UNAC/UHCP, both individually and as a whole.
President Morales has the knowledge, wisdom, integrity, and experience needed to move UNAC/UHCP forward. I have seen her strength in silence as well as in speech, her leadership through transparency as well as through confidentiality, and her willingness to fight for us behind-the-scenes as well as in the public eye.
Progress with Purpose is how Charmaine lives her life each day. She has developed key relationships with the various employers of our UNAC/UHCP members in addition to establishing meaningful relationships across the labor movement as a whole.
Vote for Charmaine, because every member matters!”
Stephenie Ellis, PharmD
President | United Pharmacists of Southern California (UPSC)
Growing Support
Proudly Endorsed By
We are honored to have the support of members, leaders, colleagues, and community partners who believe in Charmaine’s leadership and her commitment to Progress With Purpose.
Rose Kaw, RN
RN | KSBHPA
Gianna Valenzuela
KWHPA Rep Coordinator | KWHPA
Andrew Calderon
PA | KSBHPA
Join the Growing Coalition of Supporters
Every endorsement represents a member who believes in a stronger, more united future for UNAC/UHCP.
Together, we can continue building on our successes, strengthening our voice, and preparing our union for the challenges ahead.
If you would like to endorse Charmaine Morales, share your story, or become involved in the campaign, we would love to hear from you.
Because Every Member Matters.