Fellow State Workers,

We are in a fight for our future. Governor Newsom’s forced return-to-office mandate threatens the progress we’ve made, and our hard-earned 4% raise is still at risk. SEIU Local 1000 is taking legal action to stop this reckless RTO policy and is holding lawmakers accountable to push for our full 4% pay increase this July.

We know that victories are possible when we stand together – whether it’s protecting nurses from unfair reassignments, defending workers against unjust write-ups, or fighting back when management refuses to honor our contract. The stories in this issue show exactly why our union matters.

Our strength comes from our members – the more voices in this fight, the harder we are to ignore. Join us, stay engaged, and help us protect what we’re fighting for.

In solidarity,


Anica Walls
President, SEIU Local 1000