The 2026 Contract Fight Starts Now
In 2025, state workers were tested. We faced budget pressure, attacks on collective bargaining, and decisions that threatened the stability of our workplaces. But we also showed something powerful: fighting for what we deserve is how we build power. Our contract is...
Critical Emergency Equipment Now in Place
The SEIU Local 1000 Stewards at CDCR–Los Angeles County are proud to celebrate a major victory for the health and safety of our nursing staff and the patients they care for. After a long fight to address serious safety code violations, including faulty emergency...
Member Spotlight: Michael Garcia Peters – A True Hero in the Kitchen
When broken equipment threatened the safety and efficiency of the kitchen, one cook didn’t just wait for change—he made it happen. For months, staff had been submitting work orders for malfunctioning griddles and ovens, only to see little to no action from the...
Member Wins Retroactive Pay
SEIU Local 1000 helped member Cheri Lin, also known as Ping Ping Lin, secure a major victory in her career. After realizing the value of union representation, she worked with the union to address a long-standing issue with her Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA) and salary...
Bad Boss Defeated: A Union Win in Richmond
For years, Brenden Garcia, a Staff Services Coordinator at the Department of Rehabilitation in Richmond, endured constant harassment and intimidation from a manager whose favoritism and mismanagement created a toxic workplace. Like many of his coworkers, Brenden saw...
Graduation of Cohort 1 Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse Apprentices from Bakersfield College
On the evening of December 11, 2025, Bakersfield College celebrated the pinning of nursing graduates from the Fall 2025 cohort. Among those graduates were four of our apprentices: Megan Baligad, Tiffany Contreras, and Annie Gaeta of Wasco State Prison; and Roxanna...
The 2026 Pay Date Calendars and Employee Leave Record forms are now available
Each year, Local 1000 produces two great tools you can use to manage your time, your leaves, and to remember when that next paycheck is coming. Click the buttons below to download your copy!
Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy: Join MLK Events Across California
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s unwavering commitment to justice, equity, and dignity for all continues to inspire our collective efforts toward a more inclusive society. This January, we invite you to honor his legacy by participating in events throughout California....
Message from the Chair
“Winter is here, time to bundle up, warm up, and rise up!” As the chill of winter settles in, I’m reminded of the warmth we create when we come together. Whether it’s the heat from a shared victory or the fire of solidarity, Unit 15 continues to prove that no season...
Spotlight on Leadership: Michael Garcia Peters – A True Hero in the Kitchen
When broken equipment threatened the safety and efficiency of the kitchen, one cook didn’t just wait for change—he made it happen. For months, staff had been submitting work orders for malfunctioning griddles and ovens, only to see little to no action from the...