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BU 15 Catastrophic Leave – Francis Vierra
Our Union Sister, Francis Vierra (Rodriguez), has faced many fights as a Union Job Steward, but unfortunately, she has now been fighting for her life battling breast cancer since last year. She has exhausted all her leave. She...
President’s Newsletter – August 2024
I’m excited to introduce myself as your new President of SEIU Local 1000. My name is Anica Walls, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for you. As your President, I’m committed to making sure every member’s voice is heard and that we stand strong...
Help Local 1000 Build a Wellness Program for CDCR Employees
The biggest source of stress for correctional staff isn’t working with incarcerated individuals. National studies have shown that close to 60% of staff stress comes from policies, procedures, and the administrators themselves. Local 1000 and One Voice United have...
Today’s the Deadline for Job Steward training
Applications due 5 p.m. August 9 – step into your leadership! Local 1000 Job Stewards are on the front lines of protecting our hard-earned contract rights. We’re building a strong representational team of member-leaders who will make our jobs better and our Union...
Meet the New Bargaining Team: Elected to Negotiate the 2026 Contract
Getting Ready to Fight for Better Wages, Benefits, and Working Conditions We’re excited to announce that our new bargaining team is ready to take action! After a recent meeting of the Statewide Bargaining Advisory Council (SBAC) in late July, over 60 dedicated Local...
Your Recent Paychecks Include a 3% Raise from Our New Contract!
We won a contract that puts more money in your pocket You’ve probably noticed the 3% salary increase in your recent paychecks—it's the second of three annual raises from our 2023 contract campaign. This raise is a direct result of our collective efforts and strength...
Union Victory: Prison Teacher Wins $40k Back Pay!
Local 1000 Champions Fair Pay and Real Representation A dedicated welding instructor at Folsom Prison, Melvin Johnson, recently won a significant victory with the support of our union, securing a pay scale grievance worth nearly $40,000. This win came after he didn’t...
Your Union Making Headlines
SEIU Local 1000 has been actively engaged in several critical issues that have recently garnered media attention, showcasing our unwavering commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of state workers. Our dedication to our members' well-being extends to their...
Victory for Workers: Stopping the Taxpayer Deception Act
We're proud to share a major win for our union and all public sector workers in California—the defeat of the so-called Taxpayer Deception Act. This victory is a testament to our collective strength and determination to protect our rights and the quality of public...
UNIT 15: Shoe Allowance Victory at CCHCS
Custodians at CCHCS win Shoe Allowance and Back Pay Uniform and shoe allowances are vital contract rights. When custodians at CCHCS were not receiving their $100 shoe allowance, our Unit 15 members and union staff took action to uphold our contract. “We fought hard...