September 15, 2023
Our new contract puts more money in your pocket See how much
Earlier this week, Gov. Newsom signed the bill that made our agreement with the State a law — and a contract! After four-plus months of bargaining, and with the support of thousands of our represented employees taking action, we have a deal, but … what’s the deal?
The highlights of what we won include a 10% general salary increase, more than 300 special wage and salary adjustments, reductions in our pre-retirement funding, plus a health care stipend.
LAPS training program for Job Stewards accepting applications
Application due on May 3, 2024
We are now accepting applications for LAPS FastTrack, the SEIU Local 1000 Job Steward Training Program which will begin June 1, 2024, and we invite you to apply to become a Job Steward.
If you are interested in becoming a Job Steward*, please submit your application packet ASAP to laps@seiu1000.org by close of business May 3, 2024 .
The following steps are required for admission to the program:
It’s official! Gov. Newsom Signs SB 148 Into Law, Securing Funding for Our Contract
Governor Newsom has signed the bill (SB 148) that funds our compensation and benefits for the next three years, which means we officially have a fully-executed contract with the State.
Our bargaining cycle, which began earlier this year and included town halls, bargaining surveys, and more than four months of intense negotiations, has now come full circle.
Week-long Board of Directors meeting to focus on future union governance
Next week, our SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors will hold a five-day meeting, with a focus on debating and voting on changes to our union governance.
The Local 1000 Board of Directors will meet in Sacramento Aug. 18-22. The Board is comprised of member-elected representatives—51 District Labor Council (DLC) Presidents, 10 Bargaining Unit (BU) Chairs, and 3 statewide officers.