Your Unit 1 leadership team is preparing to launch the 2025 Recruitment and Retention Report process as outlined in Article 5.17.1 of our Contract and will be holding a Zoom informational session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for those interested in...

At SEIU Local 1000, our mission is simple: we fight for you. And recently, we helped two of our members recover the money they were owed after facing frustrating delays. These cases highlight the power of having a union that's always ready to take action. Case 1:...

Heat-related illnesses are preventable, yet thousands of workers suffer every year, with some cases tragically ending in death. Climate change is intensifying extreme heat, and this is projected to impact more people than all other climate issues combined. With heat...

As Halloween approaches, you might see some spooky messages encouraging you to opt out of your union dues, promising "treats" like extra cash in your paycheck. But don't be tricked by these distractions-opting out weakens the very power that's won the wages, benefits,...

In 2023 contract negotiations, we fought hard to secure a 3% raise for our members, effective July 2025. But there's more at stake-if the state's budget is healthy, we can achieve the full 4% raise our members deserve. This campaign is about holding the state...

SEIU Local 1000 has begun discussions with CalHR regarding the Generalist Classification Series Consolidation, a proposal that could consolidate over 40 job titles and impact 23,000 employees in Bargaining Unit 1 (BU1). During our first meet-and-confer session, we...

Dear Local 1000 Community - I’m proud to highlight the progress we’ve made together. From fighting for fair reclassification to pushing for the full 4% raise our members deserve, we’re proving what collective strength can achieve. We’ve also had wins like recovering...

A message from President Anica Walls – September 2024 Susan Rodriguez Elected to Chief Negotiator Position Union Victory: Safer Working Conditions Secured for Fresno Call Center Employees Adam Basler: A Voice for Justice and Fairness in Local 1000 Protecting Your...

President's Newsletter - August 2024 Remembering Jane McAlevey: A Leader in Worker Empowerment Today’s the Deadline for Job Steward training Meet the New Bargaining Team: Elected to Negotiate the 2026 Contract Your Recent Paychecks Include a 3% Raise from Our New...

Upward mobility is a union value There’s more opportunity on the horizon for our members in the healthcare field to make a dramatic career change and receive additional skill-building training. Local 1000 is announcing a dramatic expansion in its Licensed Vocational...

A years-long health and safety battle at the Fresno DMV Center has resulted in a union victory: later this fall, our represented employees will move into a new workspace, leaving behind a rat-infested office that he state management and the property owner never fully...

From a young age, Adam Basler knew he had to stand up for those who couldn’t always speak for themselves. This instinct, first sparked when he defended a differently abled classmate in school, has shaped his life’s work as an advocate for justice—and as a strong union...

• State issues pay letter – raises, retroactive pay forthcoming
• The 2024 Pay Date Calendars and Employee Leave Record forms are now available
• Vote for delegates to the 2024 SEIU International Convention
• Chair Bill Hall reports results from the December Board Meeting

• Know Your Rights: Holiday Leaves
• Step into your leadership! Become an SEIU Local 1000 Job Steward!
• Join in some holiday cheer with your union brothers and sisters
• Providing holiday cheer for union families in need

• Informational sessions scheduled for California City Correctional Facility (CAC) Closure
• You’re invited to the Grand Opening of our new LA office in Norwalk
• A Letter from Board Chair Bill Hall
• School for the Deaf educator to testify at State Capitol next week on Accessibility​

• Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: November 13 – 19
• Lawmakers, educators, and community come together at California School for the Deaf, Fremont
• We stand in solidarity with the California Association of Professional Scientists
• You’re invited to the grand opening of our new LA office in Norwalk, Dec. 2
• Do you have a bold vision for the future? Become an SEIU International Delegate
  

• Make a Difference – Extend the Reach of Your Leadership
• A message about your raises from Irene Green, Vice President for Bargaining
• You’re invited to the grand opening of our new LA office in Norwalk, Dec. 2

• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Working conditions improved at DMV call center after rats invade
• Our bargaining team never stops
• SEIU Local 1000 making politics matter

• Providing Real Representation for our Members is a Local 1000 Priority
• Advancing Access and Equity: Honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Mont
• Celebrating the rich history of LGBT progress across the years
• Closure Update: LVN Classification added to CAC closure mitigation