Union Win: Rejection During Probation Withdrawn – DLC 767 Member Reinstated
We’re excited to share a strong win from the Union Resource Center (URC). A DLC 767 California Conservation Corps (CCC) employee was rejected during their probationary period from their Analyst II position. A State Personnel Board appeal was quickly filed, and through...
Master Table Update: July 16, 2026
July 16, 2026Over the past two weeks, our bargaining team has continued meeting with the State at both the Master and Unit bargaining tables. While we've reached a few additional tentative agreements that improve working conditions, the State still has not moved on...
Telework Update: OEIS
On July 14, 2026, SEIU Local 1000 held a meet-and-confer session with Office Of Energy Infrastructure Safety (OEIS) regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate, effective July 1, 2026. During the meeting, the department confirmed that the department has already...
Telework Update: CDCR Follow-up
Clarification for CDCR Exemptions for 50 mile rule: SEIU Local 1000 received further clarification from CDCR regarding their application of the exemption for employees who reside 50 miles or more from their assigned worksite. CDCR confirmed that if an alternate...
Telework Update: EDD Follow-up
Clarification for EDD Exemptions for Call Center: SEIU Local 1000 received further clarification from EDD regarding the exemptions to the 4 day in office Executive Order RTO for employees assigned to call center units. Originally, we understood that to mean all...
UNIT 21 BARGAINING UPDATE – Friday, July 17, 2026
Bargaining Unit 21, the unit representing our Educational Consultants, Child Development Consultants, Librarians, Archivists, and Specialists, met with the State on Wednesday, July 15, to continue advocating for Unit 21 priorities in our 2026 Contract...
A Win for Fairness at DGS – Santa Ana
At the DGS office located at 2316 S Susan St in Santa Ana, a situation unfolded that raised concerns about how sick leave policies were being applied—but it ultimately resulted in an important win for the union. This case involves Marshall Chikosi, an Office...
Master Table Update: July 9, 2026
July 9, 2026📹 Hear Updates Directly from Our Chief NegotiatorOur bargaining team is still at the table and our priorities haven't changed. We're continuing to fight for priorities that members identified: from fair pay, affordable healthcare and telework that works to...
Telework Update: OEPM & CSC
On July 2, 2026, SEIU Local 1000 held meet-and-confer sessions with the departments of Office of Exposition Park Management (OEPM) and California Science Center (CSC) regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate, effective July 1, 2026. Currently, there are only ten...
Telework Update: CAAM
On July 2, 2026, SEIU Local 1000 held a meet-and-confer session with the Department of California African American Museum (CAAM) regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate, effective July 1, 2026. Currently, no one in the CAAM department is working remotely. During...