What does a good contract mean to you? Fill out a bargaining survey today! “Bargaining surveys are a vital step for every member to take as we work to build power and to win a contract” – Irene Green, Vice President for Bargaining As we prepare for bargaining a...
Black Musical History is American Musical History Black culture and American music are inextricably linked, stretching back to the time when enslaved people were imported from the shores of Africa, bringing with them the roots of their music and culture. Those roots...
Do you want a better contract? Join a Regional Organizing Committee and become a ROCstar! Winning a great contract happens with a strong Union and an active membership. Up and down the state, Regional Organizing Committees are already in action to sustain a strong and...
Know Your Rights – Who Owns Your Leaves? Enforcing our hard-earned contract rights is an SEIU Local 1000 priority. Leaves are one of our most-valued benefits, and our contract explains the various kinds of leaves we earn as state employees, how we accrue leaves, and...
Members sharing their contract priorities at Bargaining Town Halls Just two in-person and three virtual meetings remain. With contract negotiations just around the corner, more than 1,300 SEIU Local 1000 members have already made their voices heard at Bargaining Town...
One of the chief priorities we are currently addressing is Union governance, specifically what it looks like in the future to ensure our growth and success. To meet that goal, the first meeting of our Committee of The Future (CTF) will be held on March 16. CTF is...
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
