Union Update 2011

Union Update: December 19, 2011

  • Becoming the union the world requires us to be

      - A new direction launches a crucial mission for Local 1000

12.19.11_update.pdf


Union Update: December 7, 2011

  • Paycheck Deception: 2012 ballot measure designed to attack workers' strengths, silence union voices
  • Local 1000 joins in days of action to 'Put America Back to Work'
120711_update.pdf

Union Update: November 30, 2011

  • California's real pension crisis
  • History Remembered: 100 years of women's right to vote

11.30.11_update.pdf


Union Update: Nov. 16, 2011

  • Members aid national victory for workers rights
  • National policies have local impacts

111611_update.pdf


Union Update: November 9, 2011

  • State Fund knew more layoffs were coming
  • CDCR realignment meetings underway
  • Members join campaign for jobs, infrastructure investment

Union Update: November 2, 2011

  • Let's talk about pensions for all workers
  • Members energized by Occupy Wall Street movement
  • Delegate nomination begins

110211_update.pdf

Union Update: October 25, 2011

  • Fight the power -- and win: Three state workers who fought back to keep their homes
102611_update.pdf

Union Update: October 19, 2011

  • New law closes outsourcing loophole
  • '99%' campaign draws Local 1000 members
10.19.11_update.pdf

Union Update: October 12, 2011

  • CDCR News: Realignment deal signed
  • President's Town Hall Meeting: Working families need to fight for a fair economy
  • Standing up for homeless vets
10.12.11_update.pdf

Union Update: October 5, 2011

  • Are you a member?
  • Union History: 150-year struggle for eight hour day
  • Know your contract: Premium vs. Regular Holidays
10.05.11_update.pdf


Union Update: September 28, 2011

  • Outsourcing victories add 70 state jobs
  • Take Action: Tell Gov. Brown to stop wasteful outsourcing
  • Mitigation impacts of budget cuts and realignment at CDCR
092811_update.pdf

Union Update: September 21, 2011

  • 2011 Legislative Session: Political activism yields results in Legislature
  • Member FAQs
092111_update.pdf

Union Update: September 14, 2011

  • Focus on Representation" Union Resource Center, Legal team combine efforts to protect member rights
  • Working to mitigate budget impacts
  • SOLIDARITY: Labor Day 2011
  • Backpack, computer donations kick-start back to school
091411_update.pdf

Union Update: September 6, 2011

  • Protect your family's future from well-funded political attacks
  • What does the Committee on Political Education do for us?
  • Bills to fight outsourcing moving to Gov's desk
090711_update.pdf

Union Update: August 31, 2011

  • President Walker, AG Harris hold town hall on budget cuts
  • DMH workers say: 'Safety first'
  • Labor Day honors the contribution of working people
  • Rallying cry across the country: "Jobs, not cuts!"
083111_update.pdf

Union Update: August 24, 2011

  • Final push for EDD and outsourcing bills
  • Collective bargaining and the Dills Act
  • Know your contract
082411_update.pdf

Union Update: August 17, 2011

  • Ask Congress: Where are the jobs?
  • SPB/DPA Merger: Protecting member rights
  • Member FAQs
  • Bilbrey wins Special CalPERS Board Election
  • Adopt-a-school

081711_update.pdf

Union Update: August 10, 2011

  • Corporations: Pay Up!
  • More than 20,000 Local 1000 contracts distributed throughout July
  • Know your rights: What to do when your supervisor asks for a meeting
081011_update.pdf

Union Update: August 3, 2011

  • Stop the Paycheck "Protection" initiative
  • Members pressuring congress during August recess
  • Know your rights: Members' and stewards' rights in enforcing our contract
080311_update.pdf

Union Update: July 27, 2011

  • Big business launches another attack on us
  • Join the Fight for a Fair Economy

072711_update.pdf

Union Update: July 20, 2011

  • Politics matter ...and pay dividends
  • CalPERS Special Election ballots due July 28

072011_update.pdf

Union Update: July 13, 2011

  • Union Power: Bargaining Unit 11 win proves that members in action make a difference
  • 2011-2012 SEIU Scholarship awards
  • Know your rights: Grievance and arbitration

071311_update.pdf

Union Update: July 6, 2011

  • Budget: 'Far from what Californians deserve'
  • CDE: "We wont hire visiting educators"

070611_update.pdf

Union Update: June 29, 2011

  • Keeping up the pressure: Local 1000 members calling, precinct walking for a responsible budget
  • Contracts now available

062911_update.pdf

Union Update: June 22, 2011

  • Now What: Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes budget proposal
  • Know your rights: Layoff protections

062211_update.pdf

Union Update: June 15, 2011

  • Members fighting for responsible budget solutions
  • Focus on the Facts: Pension attacks
  • Know your rights: What to do when your supervisor asks for a meeting
061511_update.pdf

Union Update: June 08, 2011

  • Brown proposes SPB-DPA merger
  • Fight for a Fair Economy heats up
  • Know you rights: Your union contract protections
060811_update.pdf

Union Update: June 01, 2011

  • Local 1000 President Walker re-elected
  • Use the Local 1000 Member Resource Center

060111_update.pdf

Union Update: May 25, 2011

  • Brown: "Budget gimmicks won't work
  • Using your leaves properly

052511_update.pdf

Union Update: May 04, 2011

  • Legislators: Do the right thing
  • PLP Days: Are you using them correctly
  • Local 1000 endorses Michael Bilbrey for CalPERS Special Election

050411_update.pdf

Union Update: April 27, 2011

  • Members Getting Answers
  • FAQs: Your new union contract
  • Article 6: Grievance and Arbitration

042711_update.pdf

Union Update: April 20, 2011

  • Budget fight-why it matters
  • Union history: This day in labor history-- Ludlow massacre 1914
  • Special election for CalPERS board: Michael Bilbrey

042011_update.pdf

Union Update: April 13, 2011

  • Our challenge ahead: avoid deeper cuts
  • Assembly committee backs contracting bills
  • Local 1000 election process
041311_update.pdf

Union Update: April 6, 2011

  • America's Fight for a Fair Economy starts right here in California
  • On the front lines of Fight for a Fair Economy
040611_update.pdf

Union Update: Mar. 30, 2011

  • Members and President Walker join governor in statewide telephone town-hall April 5
  • Wear red on April 4 for National Day of Action
  • FAQ's from Local 1000 Member Resource Center
033011_update.pdf

Union Update: Mar. 23, 2011

  • State admits that prison teachers are right
  • 100 Years Later: Remembering the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire in New York City
  • Channel 1000 LIVE on March 24; have lunch with President Walker
032311_update.pdf

Union Update: Mar. 16, 2011

  • Going to bat for members: Resource Center takes representation to a higher level
  • Know Your Rights: Steward and employee time off
031611_update.pdf

Union Update: Mar. 9, 2011

  • It's not about Wisconsin
  • Acting locally and thinking nationally: Nikki Linnerman
030911_update.pdf

Union Update: Mar. 2, 2011

  • Working people fighting back: thousands standing up against threats to wages, benefits
  • How to request flexible work hours
030211_update.pdf

Union Update: Feb. 23, 2011

  • Brown drops minimum wage lawsuit
  • Member profile: John Kern, prison educator works as passionate union activist
  • Members track & testify on gov's spending plans
022311_update.pdf

Union Update: Feb. 9, 2011

  • Top budget priority: protect services and members' job
  • SCIF downsizing under scrutiny
  • FAQ from Local 1000's Member Resource Center
  • Channel 1000 LIVE
  • Legal Update
020911_update.pdf

Union Update: Feb. 2, 2011

  • PLP/PDD days: Are you using them correctly?
  • Grievance filed over set-up/shutdown time at EDD offices
  • Sacramento magazine honors Walker
0202111_update.pdf

Union Update: Jan. 19, 2011

  • Local 1000 joins 'tough' open budget process
  • Building sale fight continues: Local 1000 works to save DGS jobs
  • Know Your Rights: Layoff protections
111911_update.pdf