"Indiana CLUW Delegation" (left-right) Valerie Hodgens, UAW, CLUW NEB, Joanne Sanders, IATSE, CLUW Executive Vice-President, Dr. Virginia Caine, and Rep. Andre Carson. 

Dr. Caine is the Director of the Marion County Health Department (Indianapolis), who had just received news that her federal funding was cut by $400k.  She and her staff were in DC the same day CLUW was lobbying, joining health professionals from around the country lobbying against Medicare/Medicaid cuts.

More images from the 2025 CLUW Lobby Day Event.

Thank you so much for showing up and showing out at our March 2025 Lobby Day, National Executive Board Meeting, and Educational Workshops! Your energy, dedication, and presence were deeply appreciated—and a true reflection of the strength and spirit of CLUW.

There was so much that went right, and I want to lift that up. A huge shout-out to everyone who helped make things happen: Valerie, Terri, and Robbie from the terrific Finance Committee; Kudos to Judy for arranging the buses and all those who piled on to meet Congressional representatives on Capitol Hill! Armed with fliers and info, you knocked on doors and spoke directly to congressional staff or the real congressperson!

Gratefulness to my fellow Executive Officers Joanne, Janet, Judy and Jennifer; our Executive Director Virginia; our volunteer Membership Coordinator Adriana for facilitating our hybrid meeting so we were able to take care of business; our wonderful workshop instructors Pat, Beth, Shawn, and Janet; and our amazing member/performers in “Telling Our Stories”—Emily, Teresa, Danielle, and Ashley, along with our fantastic guest artist, Susan McNelis.