December 15, 2023

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State issues pay letter – raises, retroactive pay forthcoming

On Thursday, Dec. 14, Today, CalHR issued the long-awaited pay letter that instructs the State Controller’s Office (SCO) to issue retroactive pay and the pay raises we won in our new contract.

“We will begin to see checks covering retroactive pay in December, and our new salaries will be reflected in the January paycheck,” said Irene Green, VP for Bargaining. “I’ve been in close contact with CalHR and the SCO to monitor their progress”.

We believe the retroactive pay check will issue on Dec. 19th; January paychecks will issue according to usual practices.

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The 2024 Pay Date Calendars and Employee Leave Record forms are now available

Each year, Local 1000 produces two great tools you can use to manage your time, your leaves, and to remember when that next paycheck is coming.

You can obtain copies of the Pay Date Calendars and Employee Leave Records in several ways:

You can download and/or print a digital copy by clicking here

If you want physical copies, contact your regional/area office and ask that your Local 1000 representative/organizer mail or deliver them to you, or …

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Vote for delegates to the 2024 SEIU International Convention
Your SEIU International Delegates ballot is in the mail

Voting begins now for 55 delegates who will represent Local 1000 and its members at the SEIU International Convention May 19-22, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Convention delegates play an important role in shaping the future of the labor movement here and across the nation.

This is your opportunity to ensure that the voices of our members are heard. Cast your ballot for SEIU International Delegate before the January 16, 2024 deadline.

Voting begins December 15.
Ballots must be returned by January 16, 2024

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Chair Bill Hall reports results from the December Board Meeting

The Local 1000 Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2023 in Sacramento on Dec. 9, 10, and on Monday, Dec. 11.

Your local 1000 Board of Directors are member-elected leaders, comprised presidents representing more than 50 District Labor Councils, ten bargaining unit chairs, and our statewide officers.

This three-day meeting was heavily focused on a review of the past year’s spending (2023) and approval of the budget for the upcoming year (2024).