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Meeting Update with OCE from Jan. 14, 2025
Members of your Unit 3 bargaining team met for the second time with the Office of Correctional Education (OCE) on January 14, 2025, regarding the proposed academic calendar for 2025-2026. The dates within the proposed calendar itself were not in dispute, as the time...
Updates on Bargaining Unit 1Analyst Reclassification/Consolidation
On January 7th, 2025, the Unit 1 Analyst Reclassification team met with CalHR to discuss the Analyst reclassification and consolidation. The team addressed questions and concerns from members submitted via email, town-halls, and the Analyst Reclassification Survey....
30,903 Calls Answered—How We’re Supporting Each Other
This past year, we’ve answered an incredible 30,903 calls through the Member Resource Center (MRC). Whether it’s questions about pay raises, dealing with workplace issues, or understanding benefits, these calls show how we stand together to solve problems and navigate...
Native American Heritage Month Parade: A Celebration of Union and Culture
SEIU Local 1000’s Native American Committee proudly participated in Sacramento’s Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Parade on Saturday, November 9. Held along Capitol Mall, the event brought together Indigenous people and allies from across the region to...
SEIU Joins Forces with AFL-CIO—Building Power for All Workers
In a groundbreaking move, SEIU has officially rejoined the AFL-CIO, uniting 15 million workers across industries in one of the strongest labor coalitions in the country. This partnership comes at a critical moment, with corporate greed and anti-union forces on the...
The Fight for 4%: Why We Need to Stay Ready
Fair pay is about securing financial stability for our families while ensuring our contributions as state workers are recognized and respected. The fight for the full 4% raise, part of the 2023 contract, isn’t just about numbers—it’s about standing together for...
Union Support in Action: Fighting for Fair Treatment
When Kyle, a Tax Technician in Bargaining Unit 1, received notice of a proposed 5% salary reduction for six months, he knew he needed support. As a union member, he immediately reached out to his worksite steward, Mech Block-Sherles, who wasted no time in connecting...
Bad Boss? Here’s What You Can Do
Got a bad boss? We’ve all encountered them—someone whose decisions or actions make work more difficult than it needs to be. Whether it’s denying approved leave without explanation, violating safety protocols, retaliating against workers for speaking up, or creating a...
A Message from SEIU Local 1000 President
Dear Local 1000 Members, As we step into 2025, I’m proud of how we’ve stood together to protect workplace rights and support our members. This edition of our newsletter highlights the strength of our union and the progress we’re making together. From joining forces...
Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Mental Health First Aid Workshop Free for SEIU Local 1000 members!Sponsored by: SEIU Local 1000 Next Gen Human Rights Committee. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and...