Master Table Update: July 16, 2026

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

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

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

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...

A Win for Fairness at DGS – Santa Ana

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 16, 2026

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

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

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...