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Union Update: October 14, 2022
Board Ratifies Political Support for Candidates Our “Weekly Reader” – Cool Stuff You Should Read Too Important Thoughts on Tomorrow’s Hispanic Heritage A Weekly Progress Report from Board Chair Bill Hall We Made Politics Matter – Supplementary Paid Sick Leave Extended...
Union Update: October 7, 2022
Local 1000 Board of Directors Meeting Recap from September 23-25, 2022 Representational Wins: Contract Enforcement of our Rights as State Workers Celebrating the rich history of LGBTQ+ progress Local 1000 Leadership in Action – A Report from Board Chair Bill Hall...
Union Update: September 30, 2022
California Correctional Center/Susanville: Closure Update Contract Enforcement: Protecting our Hard-Earned Rights There’s a great future ahead: Read about our Apprenticeship Programs A Tale of Two Sylvias – Celebrating Unsung Hispanic Heroines What’s on your...
Union Update: September 23, 2022
Know Your Weingarten Rights – A fundamental and powerful Union protection Local 1000 Lavender Committee, Sacramento Stonewall Democratic Club Celebrate “Four Freedoms” Straight Talk Leadership Call with Board Chair Bill Hall Is Back! Let’s all make politics work for...
Union Update: September 16, 2022
Statewide DLC Tour Building the Power We Need to Win a Great Contract Our Recommended Reads Provide Insight on the Labor World at Large Let’s all Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October 15 Local 1000 Member finds personal and professional growth from...
Union Update: September 9, 2022
Bargaining Team Proposes a More Realistic and Respectful Essential Worker Pay Package In this week’s Capitol Weekly: The Workplace has Changed Forever, and the Public Sector Lags. 2023 Contract Campaign T-Shirt Design Contest Our DLC Tour Continues: Listening to You...
Union Update: September 2, 2022
California Passes Landmark Bill; Gives Voice to More Than Half Million Fast-food Workers District Labor Council Tour Continues – New Members Signing Up at Every Stop! Applications Now Being Accepted for Financial Services Apprenticeships Know Your Rights – Who Owns...
Union Update: August 26, 2022
Member vs. Non-member: Representation and Benefits New Bill Helping Working Renters in Danger of Homelessness Passes Senate, Awaits Governor’s Signature This Week’s Recommended Reads—and Listens—Expand our View of our World New Members are Signing Up Across the State...
Union Update: August 19, 2022
Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall Shares a Progress Report Federal Loan Forgiveness Program Offering Relief for Student Loans Senator Pan Stands with Local 1000, Creates Essential State Workers Day Real Representation: Contract Enforcement is a Union Priority New...
Union Update: August 12, 2022
Members Step Up and Collaborate with Management for Big Health and Safety Win Your Recent Pay Raise was Achieved Through the Power of Membership, Not CalHR Applications for Job Steward Fast Track Training Due Next Friday, August 19 We’re Listening to You on our...
Union Update: August 5, 2022
DGS Custodians Stand Together to Win Better Working Conditions The Fight for Essential Worker Pay Continues District Labor Council Statewide Tour, Week Two: Sacramento, Here We Come Board Chair Bill Hall Reports on Recent Progress at Local 1000 Recommended Reading:...
Union Update: July 29, 2022
Hundreds of Statewide Leaders Convene to Launch Membership Campaign Women’s Empowerment Committee Announces Two Big Events Fast Track Steward Graduate Fights and Wins at Concord DMV Know Your Rights: You have the right to participate in union actions
Union Update: July 22, 2022
Bargaining Team Works to Build Member Power for 2023 Contract Negotiations Union Power Partners with Community Allies for a Big Win on Parking Rates Listening to and Engaging our Members in 2022 Local 1000 Lavender Committee Shows their Colors at Long Beach Pride A...
Union Update: July 15, 2022
Connect with Local 1000 Leaders Every Wednesday on “Straight Talk.” Local 1000 Leadership News from Board Chair Bill Hall CalPERS Workers Organizing for Power to Ensure a Safe Workplace Board Chair Bill Hall advocates for worker raises in our next contract
Union Update: July 8, 2022
Next Wednesday on “Straight Talk” – SEIU International’s Heather Conroy and the Power of Membership Become a Local 1000 Job Steward Know Your Rights – Paid Holidays in our Contract Board Chair Bill Hall’s Weekly Leadership Update
Union Update: July 1, 2022
From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall Enjoy the Benefits of SEIU Local 1000 Membership Connect with SEIU Local 1000 Leadership, Wednesdays on “Straight Talk” Third Installment of General Salary Increase begins July 1
Union Update: June 24, 2022
The Fight for Worker Rights is Universal Facing COVID surge, Oakland Workers March on the Boss, Demand Safety Board Chair Bill Hall Reports on How SEIU Local 1000 is Moving Forward EDD Steward team wins big for returning Employment Program Representatives Connect with...
Union Update: June 10, 2022
Stewards lead the way doing real representation Board Chair Bill Hall talks about SEIU Local 1000 progress in his weekly letter to represented employees Our Fight is Underway for Essential Worker Premium Pay Connect with Local 1000 Leaders Every Wednesday on “Straight...
Union Update: June 17, 2022
SEIU Local 1000 Apprenticeship Program Continues Expansion From the Desk of Board Chair Bill Hall Highlights from the June Board of Directors Meeting Saving Money is an Added Value of SEIU Local 1000 Membership Join the SEIU Local 1000 African American Committee in...
Union Update: June 3, 2022
Apprentice Program Graduate Sees New Career Success Local 1000 Moving Forward: A Weekly Progress Report from Board Chair Bill Hall Make a Direct Connection to Local 1000’s Leadership, Wednesdays on “Straight Talk” Third Installment of General Salary Increase begins...
Union Update: May 27, 2022
Board Chair Bill Hall’s Weekly Message Professional Development Days: Use them or lose them! Deadline Approaching! Contract Enforcement: We’re Fighting Every Day to Protect our Hard-Earned Rights There’s a new way to connect with your Union. No pre-registration...
Union Update: May 20, 2022
Bargaining Team Jumpstarts Contract Negotiations with Weekend Meeting Poor People’s Campaign Rally and March in L.A.: Monday, May 16th Member questions: Asked and Answered! Listen and Talk with SEIU Local 1000 Leadership on “Straight Talk” Each Wednesday From the Desk...
Union Update: May 13, 2022
May is Military Appreciation Month 2023 Contract Campaign Underway: Bargaining Team Meets this Weekend Stewards lead the way doing real representation News from the Desk of SEIU Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall Member vs. Non-member: Representation and benefits IT...
Union Update: May 6, 2022
Bargaining for a General Salary Increase: The Key is a Strong Membership The Week in Review: A message from Board Chair Bill Hall NATIONAL NURSES WEEK May 6-12, 2022 Bargaining Unit 1 Prison Industry Authority workers win big pay differential arbitration Celebrating...
Union Update: April 29, 2022
A Message from SEIU Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall How Contract Negotiations Work – Who Bargains our Contract? SEIU Local 1000 and State reach agreement on Actuary Series Consolidation Know Your Rights – Who Owns Your Leaves? Can we get a Cost-of-Living Increase...
Union Update: April 22, 2022
Local 1000 Returns to Telework Bargaining April 27 Out-of-Class grievance wins earn represented employees back pay and more A Message From Local 1000 Board Chair Environmental Committee Commemorates Earth Day
Union Update: April 15, 2022
News and Updates from Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Know Your Rights: Holiday Leaves Bargaining Unit 15 Members Take Action with 3 Statewide Joint Labor Management Committees Applications for Job Steward Fast Track Training Now Being Accepted An Important Message for...
Union Update: April 8, 2022
Know Your Rights: Weingarten Rights and Disciplinary Protection Apprenticeship Program Now in its 5th Year – New Graduates Announced A Letter about SEIU Local 1000 Governance from Board Chair Bill Hall Preparations for Contract Negotiations Already Underway–Watch the...
Union Update: March 25, 2022
Contract Enforcement for our Represented Members is a Top Priority Women’s History Union Governance in Action: Highlights from the March 19 Board of Directors’ Meeting A message from Board Chair Bill Hall Your important questions answered
Union Update: March 18, 2022
Organizing to Empower our Union Moving Forward with New Leadership: It’s a new day for SEIU Local 1000 Women’s Empowerment Committee: Tearing Down Challenges and Barriers Celebrating Women’s History Month