2026 Contract Events

2026 Contract Events

On July 1, thousands of state workers stood together at the Capitol to show the State we're prepared to hold the line for the Contract we deserve. Now, we're taking that message across California.As a next step in our fight, we invite you to join us at Strike School...

Telework Update: CSS

Telework Update: CSS

On June 24, 2026, SEIU Local 1000 held a meet-and-confer session with the Department of Child Support Services (CSS) regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. During the meeting, the department confirmed the department...

Telework Update: DMV

Telework Update: DMV

On June 23, 2026, SEIU Local 1000 held a meet and confer with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1, 2026. The team was able to confirm exemptions for medical or Reasonable Accommodations as well as if an...

Telework Update: EDD

Telework Update: EDD

On June 22, 2026, SEIU Local 1000 held a meet and confer with the Employment Development Department (EDD) regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate effective July 1, 2026. The team was able to confirm individual exemptions for medical or Reasonable Accommodations...

Telework Update: DDS

Telework Update: DDS

Our Union team met and conferred with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) on June 24th, 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: DFW

Telework Update: DFW

Our Union team met and conferred with the Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) on June 25th, 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,...

Telework Update: DSH

Telework Update: DSH

Our Union team met and conferred with the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) on June 23rd, 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,...

Telework Update: DWR

Telework Update: DWR

Our Union team met and conferred with the Department of Water Resources (DWR) on June 24th, 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,...