CRC Closure: New Agreement Provides Protections and Support for Affected Employees

CRC Closure: New Agreement Provides Protections and Support for Affected Employees

Our Union team has successfully negotiated an agreement designed to provide additional support and protections for represented employees who may be impacted by the closure of the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC). As employees navigate the uncertainty and changes...

Steward Spotlight – Andria Amaya

Steward Spotlight – Andria Amaya

Andria Amaya, California Highway PatrolWhat made you decide to start working for the State? I wanted to be of service to my fellow citizens. The job security, benefits and steady work schedules were a nice change from private sector work.How has your leadership...

Steward Spotlight – John McNeil

Steward Spotlight – John McNeil

John McNeil, Department of Public HealthWhat made you decide to start working for the State? I retired medically from federal service after 25 years of service and wanted to stay with government or civil service. The State had a variety of jobs I felt would be a good...

Steward Spotlight – Valerie Sotero

Steward Spotlight – Valerie Sotero

Valerie Sotero, Department of RehabilitationWhat made you decide to start working for the State? I decided to work for the State in 2020 when EDD was hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, I was on disability, and returning to the workforce felt like a...

Steward Spotlight – Alex Hamilton

Steward Spotlight – Alex Hamilton

Alex Hamilton, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation What made you decide to start working for the State?Prior to state employment, I never knew anyone personally who was in state service, so my knowledge of the inner workings of the state and the...