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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
Union Update: February 17, 2023
Celebrating Black History with Two Sports Names You Should Know Actuary classifications use the power of Labor Management Committee to advance Northern California Labor Council Announces College Scholarship Opportunity
Union Update: February 10, 2023
Local 1000 pressing EDD to reduce excessive use of Permanent Intermittent staff National report highlights union growth nationally Know Your Rights: You have the right to participate in union actions Celebrating some of the “Hidden Figures” of Black History What does...
Union Update: February 3, 2023
Weekly Leadership Notes from Board Chair Bill Hall Celebrating Black History Month Celebrating the work of Bargaining Unit 15: Pride in Food Service Week Recommended Reads Do SEIU Local 1000-represented employees have a right to strike? Bargaining Town Halls Underway...
Union Update: January 27, 2023
Protecting Member Rights is a Local 1000 Priority CDCR/CCHCS Members Receiving Support During Deactivations and Closures From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall Sacramento Bargaining Town Hall Draws Hundreds of Members The Benefits of Membership in SEIU...
Union Update: January 20, 2023
Prison Closure Update: Local 1000 Continues to Mitigate Impact of Affected Employees What would you like to see in our new contract? Join us at a Bargaining Town Hall! Read all about it Contract Enforcement Win Yields Respect and A Safer Workplace Your Weekly...
Union Update: January 13, 2023
What does a good contract mean to you? Fill out a bargaining survey today! New Year’s Leadership News from Board Chair Bill Hall Building Stronger Community Respect Us! Protect Us! Pay Us! The Road to a New Contract Starts Now Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: The Civil...
Union Update: January 11, 2023
Union Update: January 6, 2023
Protecting our hard-earned rights is a Local 1000 Priority Share your story and tell the State we need a fair and equitable contract CalPERS: Using the power of our pension dollars for a sustainable future We’re building a stronger union for a better contract.
Union Update: December 15, 2022
Winner Announced in T-Shirt Design Contest Your Weekly Update from Board Chair Bill Hall Know Your Rights: You have the right to participate in Union actions How Contract Negotiations Work – Who Bargains our Contract? Our Recommended Reads Provide Insight on the...
Union Update: December 9, 2022
News and Notes from Board Chair Bill Hall SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors Meeting Recap from December 3 & 4 Local 1000 Human Rights Committees get a Boost from Board of Directors CDCR announces next facility closures Providing Real Representation for our...
Union Update: December 2, 2022
Enforcing our Contract for All Represented Employees is a Union Priority Are you tired of being underappreciated and underpaid by the State? Enjoy the Benefits of SEIU Local 1000 Membership Operation Christmas Basket Providing Meals and Toys for Union Members Saving...
Union Update: November 18, 2022
Susanville News: Financial mitigation agreement reached Out-of-Class grievance win earns member back pay and more This week’s Recommended Reads offer insight on how unions are becoming stronger Our Leadership Update for November 18 What you can do to understand and...
Union Update: November 10, 2022
Mitch Miller’s “Workplace” is cold, has poor visibility, and is dangerous Apprentice Grad Building a Better Career in State Employment The Story Behind Veterans Day – How We Honor Those Who Served SEIU Members Propel Pro-Worker Candidates to Victory, Defeat Corporate...
Union Update: November 4, 2022
Let’s Cast our Votes and Raise our Voices for A Better Future! Bobby Dalton Roy: Bargaining Unit 21 Chair Honored as a “Top 25 Asian American Pacific Islander Change Maker in Sacramento” Local 1000 Board Adopts Resolution to Examine and Advise on Union Governance Our...
Union Update: October 28, 2022
Our Recommended Reads Shine a Light on the Issues Affecting Us Why politics matter to win a strong contract DMV Employees – Help Us Monitor the First Phase of Dayforce Timekeeping Leadership News and Union Progress – A Report from Board Chair Bill Hall Deadline...
Union Update: October 21, 2022
CCC/Susanville Closure Update – Negotiations Underway Regarding Mitigation Voting in the election is easier than ever – here’s how! Statewide Bargaining Team Building Momentum for 2023 Negotiations Share your story and tell the State we need a fair and equitable...