Bargaining Update: no movement from the state
Both sides apart on key issues
After spending 12 days with Local 1000's latest contract proposal, the governor's negotiators returned to the table on Aug. 30 presenting the same proposal they submitted on Aug. 12.
"We're working to be part of the budget solution, but we won't settle for a contract at any cost--we must have a contract that provides stability for our members," said Local 1000 President Yvonne Walker.
After spending 12 days with Local 1000's latest contract proposal, the governor's negotiators returned to the table on Aug. 30 presenting the same proposal they submitted on Aug. 12.
"We're working to be part of the budget solution, but we won't settle for a contract at any cost--we must have a contract that provides stability for our members," said Local 1000 President Yvonne Walker.
Both sides remain apart on several key issues. For a complete summary of our team's proposals, view the bargaining update from Aug. 18 >>
"The governor's lack of respect for state employees and for the bargaining process underscores the importance of electing a new governor who supports the important work we do," said Bargaining Unit 1 Chair Margarita Maldonado. "We're focusing the thousands of state employees--who have taken actions opposing furloughs and minimum wage on our campaign to elect a pro-state employee governor."
Walker added, "As state employees, we are in a unique position because we elect our bosses ... It's not enough for us to simply vote for candidates who support the vital services we provide, we need to get active and reach out to other voters and encourage them to vote for candidates who value state services instead of trying to destroy them."
To join other volunteers and help in our election effort, contact your Local 1000 job steward, call the Local 1000 Member Resource Center at 866.471.7348 (SEIU) or visit the Election 2010 page >>
"The governor's lack of respect for state employees and for the bargaining process underscores the importance of electing a new governor who supports the important work we do," said Bargaining Unit 1 Chair Margarita Maldonado. "We're focusing the thousands of state employees--who have taken actions opposing furloughs and minimum wage on our campaign to elect a pro-state employee governor."
Walker added, "As state employees, we are in a unique position because we elect our bosses ... It's not enough for us to simply vote for candidates who support the vital services we provide, we need to get active and reach out to other voters and encourage them to vote for candidates who value state services instead of trying to destroy them."
To join other volunteers and help in our election effort, contact your Local 1000 job steward, call the Local 1000 Member Resource Center at 866.471.7348 (SEIU) or visit the Election 2010 page >>