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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...
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
Fellow State Workers, We are in a fight for our future. Governor Newsom’s forced return-to-office mandate threatens the progress we’ve made, and our hard-earned 4% raise is still at risk. SEIU Local 1000 is taking legal action to stop this reckless RTO policy and is...
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...
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....
R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)
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...
Important Retirement InformationDSH Food Services
We are reaching out to you to let you know you will be receiving a letter from DSH in the next few days. This is to inform you that DSH Food Services Technician’s Classic Retirement will be changing to Safety Retirement. You will have the option to opt out of this...