Our SEIU Local 1000 members are fighting for a contract right now, standing up against poverty wages in the state workforce. Perhaps one of the most egregious examples of the disastrous mismanagement of public resources is seen in what is happening to the California...
Our contract expiration date is fast approaching, and while the State remains silent on our key economic proposals, we are pushing ahead in our fight to get the protections, respect, and pay that our members need and deserve. By offering proposals to strengthen...
Annalinda Kimaara became a job steward, like many of our members, to help her coworkers and workplace thrive. When she was asked to take over a representation issue for a custodian at Metro State Hospital, she was standing up for the rights of workers in their...
SEIU Local 1000 member and DMV worker Frank Boslet recently participated in the AIDS Life Cycle under a sponsorship from SEIU Local 1000. This week-long event takes riders from San Francisco to Los Angeles by bicycle, traveling across the state as they raise money and...
Bargaining has entered its final month, and the State has not provided serious commitments, through counteroffers or responses to proposals, that will have a meaningful impact on the lives of our members. Our demands for a 30% pay raise, 100% paid health care...
This week, we’re sharing thoughtful reads from a range of sources that help us understand the issues and ideas that shape our Union world. This week, we’re sharing thoughtful reads from a range of sources that help us understand the issues and ideas that shape our...
Governor Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate isn’t about improving services – it’s a shortsighted decision that disregards what’s best for workers and the state. We’ve proven that remote and hybrid work increase productivity, save taxpayers millions, and help recruit and retain… Read more: Our Fight Against the RTO Mandate
When Joshua, a Motor Vehicle Representative at DMV Sacramento, repeatedly raised concerns about a coworker’s habit of coughing and sneezing without covering her mouth, management ignored his complaints—even after he put them in writing. Despite his efforts to… Read more: Fighting Back Against Unfair Write-Ups at DMV
When Rachel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at CHCF, was unfairly rejected on probation despite receiving satisfactory performance reviews, SEIU Local 1000 took action. A Union Representative advocated for Rachel during her Skelly Hearing, presenting documentation that… Read more: Reinstated After Unjust Rejection
The zSystems Apprenticeship Program celebrated a major milestone on February 26, 2025, as its third cohort of apprentices graduated after two years of dedicated training. Launched in 2023, this program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience, equipping apprentices with specialized skills in enterprise… Read more: Celebrating the 3rd Cohort of the zSystems Apprenticeship Program
