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There's a disconnect by the state about our work

May 1, 2008
The Local 1000 IT Reclass bargaining team resumed negotiations with the state Monday and Wednesday of this week on the state’s proposal to create a new IT classification and selection process. The goal is an up-to-date process that will make it easier and faster for the individual IT to find the position he/she wants and easier and faster for the state to find the right IT professional for the job.

The IT Reclass team and the state continued a detailed review of thirteen proposed functional areas. So far, both sides are in agreement with over 90% of this part of the proposal.

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VISIT SEIU LOCAL 1000 AT THE GOVERNMENT
        TECHNOLOGY WEST CONVENTION
INFORMATION – PRIZES -- GAMES

  • May 14, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • May 15, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • May 16, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Booth 1318
SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER
1400 J Street, Sacramento



  Tuesday May 20:  Next Monthly IT General Meeting
The monthly meetings are a great way to get the latest information on subjects of interest to state IT professionals and to network with other ITs.  Meetings are open to all state employees and are held the 3rd Tuesday of every month.  With advance notice, accommodations can be made for child care and ASL interpreters.  Dinner is provided.

Plan to attend the next monthly meeting:           
Tuesday May 20, 2008
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Vallejo's Restaurant
1100 O Street, Sacramento

Please RSVP to ITProfessionals@seiu1000.org



Outsourcing Campaign

Legislators fault state on IT outsourcing
SEIU Local 1000 summary of the legislative hearing on outsourcing
March 14, 2008.  Click here.

Too Many, Too Costly, Too Little Oversight
A SEIU Local 1000 Report on IT Contracts with the State of California
Released March 12, 2008.  Click here.

Union decries increasing number of outsourced IT contracts for state of California
Sacramento Bee, March 12, 2008.  Click here.

Volunteer to Fight Outsourcing Waste
Join a committed group of state employees working to challenge wasteful outsourcing.  For more information, contact Marie Harder at (916) 552-8183 or Marie.Harder@cdph.ca.gov

State employees will review contracts:

Date & Time
Thursday, May 8, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location
SEIU Local 1000
1808 14th Street, Sacramento

If you can participate in the contract review, RSVP to ITProfessionals@seiu1000.org.

IT Scholarships
Scholarships are currently available. IT members who take IT classes at community colleges will be reimbursed for fees up to $20.00 per unit, for up to three classes per semester. Its taking classes through the CSU and UC extension programs will be reimbursed $150.00 per semester.

For information about how to apply, click here.


Contact Us!
E-mail us for all IT related questions, requests and RSVPs.