Union Update 2012

Union Update: May 16, 2012

  • 'Open' primary makes your June vote critical
  • Ballots arrive in mail: Cast your ballot early, register to vote by mail
  • June primary: Members move voters

051612_update.pdf

Union Update: May 9, 2012

  • Health happens in the workplace
  • Dr. Oz Health Tips
  • National Nurses Week: Nurses honored for accomplishments
  • Phone Banking, Precinct Walking: Local 1000 members step into action

050912_update.pdf

Union Update: May 2, 2012

  • Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012: Signature success so far
  • Layoffs Canceled at State Fund
  • A voice for state workers: Xochitl Paderes

050212_update.pdf

Union Update: April 25, 2012

  • Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act: Members sign on for gov's revenue ballot measure
  • Our Voices, Our Choices: Take political action now
  • Member Strength Corner: Never give up, never quit-- someone is looking up to you

042512_update.pdf

Union Update: April 18, 2012

  • Paycheck Deception: Wealthy interests want to silence our voices
  • Signature gathering campaign for November revenue measure
  • Voting by mail is quick and easy
  • Know Your Rights: Your right to participate in politics

041812_update.pdf

Union Update: April 11, 2012

  • Member Strength Corner: Driven to campaign
  • Signature gathering campaign for November revenue measure
  • Remembrance: Member leader passes away

041112_update.pdf

Union Update: April 4, 2012

Sign on for a responsible budget
Member Strength Corner: Fight or Flight?
Department of Mental Health: Members demand to be heard by DMH administration

040412_update.pdf

Union Update: March 28, 2012

  • Critical Election for State Employees: Elections hold key to power
  • Politics matters to every state employee
  • Department of Motor Vehicles: Member action reverses DMV decision
  • Need a delegate replacement ballot?: Elections continue for CSEA general council & SEIU convention

032812_update.pdf

Union Update: March 21, 2012

Women's History Month: Local 1000's elected officers make history
Mary Kay Henry: SEIU's national leader
One Voice Town Hall: Political action - accountability from leaders

032112_update.pdf

Union Update: March 14, 2012

  • All workers deserve a secure retirement
  • CDCR: Local 1000's 3-year plan to lead the way with members

031412_update.pdf

Union Update: March 7, 2012

  • Campaign against outsourcing: State fails to scrutinize private contracts
  • Member strength corner: Make a difference... Make your voice heard
  • EDD: Flexing their organizing muscles

03.07.12_update.pdf

Union Update: February 29, 2012

  • SCIF members statewide give 'Thumbs Down' to management
  • Member Profile: Jim Holverstott - A history of activism


Union Update: February 22, 2012

  • Call Center: A vital resource for members
  • Weingarten Rights: A case study - Judge: EDD supervisor violated member's rights

02.22.12_update.pdf

Union Update: February 15, 2012

  • Black History Month: Pullman porters used politics, organizing to build a stronger middle class
  • Member action pays of in CHP dress code win
  • General Council Delegate Deadline

02.15.12_update.pdf

Union Update: February 8, 2012

  • Legal victory for non-budget departments
  • Your voice, your choice: Candidates coming to Local 1000 town halls
  • DMH: Members fight for rights
  • Channel 1000 LIVE Town Hall with President Yvonne Walker
02.08.12_update.pdf

Union Update: February 1, 2012

  • Members quiz legislative hopefuls
  • Franchise tax board: Victory on stewards' rights, supervisors to be retrained
  • Nominations still open for vacant General Council delegates
02.01.12_update.pdf


Union Update: January 25, 2012

  • New weapon in outsourcing fight
  • Martin Luther King Jr. honored
  • Know your rights: Underpaid or Overpaid

01.25.12_update.pdf



Union Update: January 18, 2012

  • Governor's budget plan: cuts, consolidations
  • CDCR: Defending members during realignment
  • SCIF: Reorganization continues to impact members at trouble department

01.18.12_update.pdf

Union Update: January 11, 2012

  • Members obtain benefits & protections: Transition plan helps members avoid uncertainty
  • Member activist passes away: Remembering Leora Hill
  • Member's journey: Growing into activism
01.11.12_update.pdf