From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

Mar 23, 2023 | Article

So many parts of our lives are affected by politics. Our work, our families, and our communities all feel the impact of decisions made by senators and assemblymembers across our state, and in order for us to thrive as state workers, it’s important that we develop...
Women’s History Month – Celebrating Voices of Inspiration

Women’s History Month – Celebrating Voices of Inspiration

Mar 17, 2023 | Article

There’s a common thread that runs through virtually every story of the legendary women who made a stand for social and economic justice:  they overcame real and significant barriers at a time when women were fighting for simple equality. In the culture of their...
Women’s History Month – Celebrating Voices of Inspiration

EWP Rally/petition promo

Mar 17, 2023 | Article

Members Rally at the State Capitol for Essential Worker Pay … NOW! Making a demand for reasonable and respectful Essential Worker Pay, hundreds of SEIU Local 1000 members—joined by Union sisters and brothers from AFSCME Local 2620—gathered on the west steps of the...
Women’s History Month – Celebrating Voices of Inspiration

Berkeley Labor Center Report

Mar 17, 2023 | Article

“Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us” reinforced by stunning report from Berkeley Labor Center An in-depth report issued this week by the Berkeley Labor Center says clearly that despite providing services that are vital to the State of California, sizable shares of state...
Women’s History Month – Celebrating Voices of Inspiration

Representational Win/Working out of class

Mar 17, 2023 | Article

Working Out-of-Class grievance win earns member back pay and more When one of our members—working in Sacramento at the Emergency Medical Services Authority—completed a 120-day out-of-class assignment, her increased duties were not removed by the department, and the...

From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

Mar 16, 2023 | Article

Last Saturday, March 11, we completed our final 2023 Bargaining Town Hall in Sacramento. In all, we held seven in-person and another dozen virtual Town Halls. Thank You to all the members who showed up and spoke out for a better contract.  I’m equally...