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Union Update: October 6, 2023

Union Update: October 6, 2023
PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 6, 2023 Your new contract makes your commute on public transit free, statewideIn Sacramento, we’re partnering with SacRT to make access easier. If you’re one of the represented employees of SEIU Local 1000 who rely on public transit to get to...

Union Update: September 29, 2023

Union Update: September 22, 2023
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Celebrating the Growing Power of the California Latino Caucus Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped...

Union Update: September 15, 2023
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 LAPS training program for Job Stewards accepting applications SEIU Local 1000 Job Stewards are on the front lines for our Union; they organize their fellow members and are our members’ first line of defense when their contract rights...

Union Update: September 8, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet three people who made a difference while building the labor movement There’s a crucial intersection between Hispanic American culture and the labor movement, and it’s an important component of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month...

Union Update: September 1, 2023
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 Ratifying our Tentative Agreement: What your voting choice means Voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on contract ratification is an important choice that you’ll be making for yourself, for your coworkers, and for your families. With less than a week...

Union Update: July 28, 2023
$4.5 mil Workforce Development Grant accelerates success, growth of Apprenticeship Program Board of Directors meet to move Local 1000 forward Local 1000 lets CalHR feel our pain Get ready for Labor Day with Local 1000 Recommended Reads

Union Update: July 21, 2023
Local 1000 Plans Next Round of Actions Civil Service Career Program Set to Kick Off in October Stephanie Swails Steps Up and Speaks Out for Local 1000 Recommended Reads

Union Update: July 14, 2023
Local 1000 Prepares Next Steps for Contract Campaign Local 1000 Worker Stands Up to False Workplace Charges Recommended Reads

Union Update: July 7, 2023
Big Win for SEIU Local 1000 Dramatically Reaffirms Protected Union Activity Membership Means Power Dental Source Provides Union Members with Affordable Oral Health Care Recommended Reads

Union Update: June 30, 2023
CDCR/CCHCS Announce Expected CAC Closure Date State Workers Show their Strength at CalHR Protest We Have Not Reached a Tentative Agreement with the State Silent Protest March at Capitol Draws Hundreds Recommended Reads

Union Update: June 23, 2023
Local 1000 Reflects as Pride Day—June 28— Approaches Local 1000 Sends Loud Message to the State at Los Angeles Rally Your Right to Take Action Recommended Reads

Union Update: June 16, 2023
Our Fight for a Fair Contract Continues Lavender Committee Member Raises AIDS Funding with Help from Local 1000 Job Steward Steps to Lead Worksite Win Recommended Reads

Union Update: June 9, 2023
Local 1000 Supports, Honors, and Celebrates Juneteenth Women’s Empowerment Committee Invests in Member Health Local 1000 Bargaining Team Holds Tight to our Proposal; Stays Focused on Member Needs Recommended Reads

Union Update: June 2, 2023
State Stalls Bargaining Talks; Contract Expiration Date Looms SEIU Local 1000 Stands Up for Member Concerns at California Democratic Party Convention Join Us at the “Stand with State Workers Rally” on June 8 Members Share Progress as Pride Month 2023 Begins...

Union Update: May 26, 2023
Relief is on the Way Thanks to the California Mortgage Relief Program CalRecycle Workers Fight for Respect, Protection, and Pay Underpaid, Overworked Nurse Education Consultants: Custodial to Office Administration Apprenticeship Program Now Live and Recruitin...

Union Update: March 24 , 2023
Do State Employees Have the Right to Strike? – In Some Cases, Yes! Know Your Rights: You have the right to participate in union actions Members Take Our Message Direct to State Legislators on Lobby Day Our Groundbreaking Apprenticeship Program has New Offerings in...

Union Update: May 19 , 2023
Local 1000 Veterans Committee Shows Appreciation to Those Who Serve Join Us on June 8 in Sacramento at the Rally for a Living Wage! Two SoCal DMV Offices Reach 100% Union Membership We Remember, Honor Local 1000 Member Latreece Smith

Union Update: May 12 , 2023
Being Mindful About Mental Health LOCAL 1000 Takes Our Contract to the Capitol Marisa Merino Rodriguez is a Member Who is Making Her Voice Heard Recommended Reads

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Then you need to sign up and Join us at the SEIU Local 1000 Campaign Rally on June 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in Los Angeles at the Governor's Office - 300 S Spring St. Los Angeles When: Thursday, June 22, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to...

Union Update: May 5 , 2023
The Fight for a Fair Contract Continues Worksite Wins Make a Real Difference Join Us as in Commemorating Asian Pacific Islander History Month Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere–Always

Union Update: April 28 , 2023
Riverside Parking Win Proves Our Power Amendment to Layoff Plan Related to the Closure of CCC Announced by CCHCS and CDCR Local 1000 Environmental Committee Celebrates Successful Earth Day Event Know Your Rights: You have the right to participate in union actions...

Union Update: April 21 , 2023
Mental Health: Autism Awareness Month 4.21.23 Bargaining Wrap up: SEIU Local 1000 Proposes 30% General Salary Increase to State Worksite Wins Build Worker Power

Union Update: April 14 , 2023
Environmental Committee Plans Earth Day Celebration MSH Norwalk Bargaining Outreach Day Brings Members Together Bargaining and Political Pressure – How a Good Contract Gets Built Recommended Reads for Our Represented Workers Laura Harris of EDD Santa Ana Fights for...

Union Update: April 7 , 2023
Contract Bargaining: Our Plan to Win Strike School – Your Contract, Your Choice Meet a Member (Ty Kovacs is a teacher at the California School for the Deaf and a devoted Local 1000 member)

Union Update: March 30 , 2023
Do State Employees Have the Right to Strike? – In Some Cases, Yes! Celebrating women on the front lines of Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice “Si Se Puede” – Honoring the legacy of Cesar Chavez The Benefits of Membership in SEIU Local 1000 Include the Power...

Union Update: March 17, 2023
Essential Worker Pay Rally Berkeley Labor Report Representational Wins Inspirational Voices

Union Update: March 10, 2023
Women’s History Month Wednesdays are Purple Up! Days. Show us your colors! Statewide Bargaining Team Focuses on Engaging Members to Support Negotiations Contract Enforcement: Protecting our Members Hard-Earned Rights Recommended Reads this Week: Organizing, Striking,...

Union Update: February 24, 2023
Have You Taken the Bargaining Survey? Be a ROCstar! Black History is Music History Who Owns Your Leave Balances? Bargaining Town Halls Ending Soon