SEIU Local 1000 member bargaining unit representatives recently negotiated an agreement with DMH on the process of redirections of primarily RNs and LVNs to the units. Below are the key points of the agreement and also contact information for questions that may come up throughout this process.
Unit 20: Medical & Social Services Specialists
The purpose of Bargaining Unit 20 is to represent the LVNs, CNAs, Teaching Assistants, Dental Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Laboratory Technologists, Physical Therapists, Counselors, and many other medical and social service classifications working in prisons, veteran's homes, developmental centers, state hospitals, special schools, and other departments for the State of California so they operate under a fair and legal contract, and are part of a strong member led union.
By educating, organizing and mobilizing members of Bargaining Unit 20 in the workplace, the political arena and within the union itself, we strive to improve the living standard and rights of members, their families and other working people. Through these efforts we will accomplish economic and social justice for ourselves and others.
SROA, Seniority, Bumping, Area of Layoff, Demotional Patterns, Options Letters, Award Letters
Local 1000 has created this FAQ to assist you in answering questions about the layoff process. If you need further clarification on the process or have any questions please feel free to call our Member Resource Center (MRC) at 866-471-7348.
Governor's Budget
A more complex analysis of the Governor's Budget is being conducted by research, but here are a few points from the Governor's Budget Summary.
Department of Veterans Affairs--Eliminate General Fund Support for County Veterans Service Offices a decrease of $9.9 million (7.6 million in local assistance and $2.3 million state operations) in 2011-2012. This reduction would also eliminate Operation Welcome Home.
A more complex analysis of the Governor's Budget is being conducted by research, but here are a few points from the Governor's Budget Summary.
Department of Veterans Affairs--Eliminate General Fund Support for County Veterans Service Offices a decrease of $9.9 million (7.6 million in local assistance and $2.3 million state operations) in 2011-2012. This reduction would also eliminate Operation Welcome Home.
Local 1000 represents nine different bargaining units and over 95,000 state employees. The power of these numbers enables us to make workplace improvements that make life better for everyone.
This is a summary of the tentative agreement for Unit 20. To learn more about all tentative agreements, visit the Contract Ratification page.
This is a summary of the tentative agreement for Unit 20. To learn more about all tentative agreements, visit the Contract Ratification page.
After two years of pressure from Local 1000, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has agreed to restore pharmacy technicians to the eight-hour shift we enjoyed prior to 2008.
Many Unit 3 members impacted by layoff have been moved into other Local 1000 bargaining units. The majority of these members were moved into Units 1 and 4, with a smaller number moving into Units 15 and 20. If you are an employee who transferred in lieu of layoff, and you need more training, contact unit1@seiu1000.org.
Visit other bargaining unit pages to find out about your new bargaining unit leadership. If you moved into one of these other bargaining units your dues have decreased.
Visit other bargaining unit pages to find out about your new bargaining unit leadership. If you moved into one of these other bargaining units your dues have decreased.
California Prison Health Care Services (the receiver) and Maxor have opened a central fill pharmacy in Sacramento designed to alleviate the workload from individual institutions. The receiver's office also claims the central fill pharmacy will also provide better medical control and reduce the cost of pharmaceuticals overall. 
A new Local 1000 legal action seeks to force the state to pay full wages to state workers on so-called "self-directed furloughs," including employees of 24-hour care facilities and the Employment Development Department. 
Prisons to implement post and bid starting April 2After a struggle of nearly four years, licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) won an agreement for post and bid schedules at state prisons that eliminates favoritism and provides stability for our members and their families.