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A Message from SEIU Local 1000 President
Fellow State Workers, We are in the fight for a strong 2026 Contract, and we are clear about what we’re fighting for: fair pay, secure retirement, affordable healthcare, and telework that works. These priorities came directly from you. Our members have already done...
How We Win Our Strongest Contract Ever
2026 is a crucial year for state workers — this is the year we negotiate our Contract with the state. Our Contract sets our pay, benefits, telework, and workplace protections. What we win in this fight will shape our working conditions and our futures for years to...
Make Summer Count—And Protect What You’ve Earned
Summer is coming up, and as a Local 1000 member, you can take advantage of exclusive discounts at some of California’s top attractions, including Disneyland, LEGOLAND, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk—plus many more...
Overpayment Collection Reversed
When Carlos was notified that the state intended to collect months of alleged overpayments from his paycheck, he reached out to SEIU Local 1000 for help. What could have become a costly and stressful situation quickly turned into a clear win. After reviewing the case,...
Union Wins Out-of-Class Settlement for Member
SEIU Local 1000 recently secured a major win for member Linda, who had been performing higher-level duties as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) while officially classified as an Office Technician Typing. After winning the Merit Examination with the...
Union Defends Member’s Sick Leave Rights
When Emmanuel submitted a doctor’s note for time off after receiving treatment in Mexico, the Employment Development Department refused to honor it, claiming it was “not substantiated” without explanation. Our union stepped in to ensure his rights under Article 8.2 of...
Member Spotlight
For Cruz Mora, union membership has always been a family affair. As the proud son of an active union member, Cruz saw firsthand how union benefits could uplift a family struggling to make ends meet. He grew up attending union events with his mother, who instilled in...
April 8 Telework Hearing RSVP Form
SEIU Local 1000 Stands in Solidarity with Dolores Huerta and Survivors
SEIU Local 1000 members have learned about the recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez. We know many members are feeling hurt, conflicted, and disappointed. We find these reports disturbing and painful. We stand with Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, Dolores Huerta, and...