LOI / LOE Language Improvements
Hello BU 15 members. My name is Garth, Vice Chair of BU 15. I want to highlight one of our key wins this bargaining cycle. I started state service in 2007 and have been part of the bargaining team for four cycles. One thing about bargaining is that if we do not win...
Telework Update: CalEPA
Our Union team met and conferred with the California Environmental Protection Agency and BDO’s (CalEPA) on June 10th, 2026, regarding their plans to implement a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1st, 2026, requiring employees to work in-office four days a...
Custodial Workforce Preservation
“Say no to RTO!” and “We want telework!” are common chants at recent actions organized by SEIU Local 1000, as the bargaining team presents telework language to the State. Members across units have shown strong solidarity around telework and its benefits. At the same...
Telework Update: CTC
Our Union team met and conferred with the California Transportation Commission (CTC) on June 10th, 2026, regarding their plans to implement a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1st, 2026 requiring employees to work in-office four days a week. In our...
Telework Update: DPR
Our Union team met and conferred with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) on June 9th, 2026 regarding their plans to implement a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1st, 2026 requiring employees to work in-office four days a week. In our...
Telework Update: HSRA
Our Union team met and conferred with the California High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) on June 9th, 2026, regarding their plans to implement a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1st, 2026 requiring employees to work in-office four days a week. In our...
Telework Update: CalOES
Our Union team met and conferred with the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) on June 8th, 2026 regarding their plans to implement a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1st, 2026 requiring employees to work in-office four days a week. In our...
Telework Update: CMD
Our Union team met and conferred with the California Military Department (CMD) on June 3rd, 2026 and June 9th, 2026 regarding their plans to implement a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1st, 2026 requiring employees to work in-office four days a week. In...
Telework Update: DOT
Our Union team met and conferred with the Department of Transportation (DOT) on June 4th, 2026 regarding their plans to implement a Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1st, 2026 requiring employees to work in-office four days a week. In our discussions, our...
Master Table Update: June 18, 2026
June 18, 2026 Contract negotiations are heating up. Let's keep the pressure on the State to deliver. We are fighting for Fair Pay, Affordable Healthcare, Secure Retirement and Telework that Works. At the center of that fight is our proposal for a 20% General Salary...