Master Table Update: July 23, 2026
July 23, 2026Another week of bargaining has come and gone. While we've reached a few additional tentative agreements that improve working conditions, the State still refuses to move on the issues that matter most to state workers. Today marks 23 days since our...
Bakersfield College (BC) LVN to RN Apprenticeship Information
We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the LVN to RN Apprenticeship Program at Bakersfield College (BC) for an October 2026 cohort start. First launched in 2015, this program has been our longest running apprenticeship, and we are...
SEIU Local 1000 Files Unfair Practice Charge – July 22, 2026
SEIU Local 1000 filed an Unfair Practice Charge on Wednesday, July 22 alleging the State failed to bargain fairly over wages, benefits and working conditions for the state workers who keep California running Our Bargaining Team brought forward proposals to improve...
Union Win: Rejection During Probation Withdrawn – DLC 767 Member Reinstated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...