UPDATE: U15 Upward Mobility (JLMC)
Unit 15 Statewide Upward Mobility JLMC MeetingSeptember 2025 On September 30, your Union’s Upward Mobility JLMC met with state department leaders and coordinators to discuss career advancement opportunities for BU15 employees. Upward Mobility & Career Development...
Important Updates on July-Sept Paychecks
Update on July Paycheck Calculations: We know many of us are concerned because our July paycheck was lower than expected. According to CalHR, that’s because both the 3% General Salary Increase (GSI) and the 3% Personal Leave Program (PLP) deduction took effect on July...
A Message from SEIU Local 1000 President
Dear State Workers, This fall, our union continues to show what we can achieve when we stand together. From defending workplace rights to pushing back against bad management, we’re making sure members across the state are protected and heard. Membership has never been...
Our Victories and the Road Ahead
Our collective action turned a tough bargaining fight into a win for every member. From maintaining our 3% raise to extending telework, members are seeing real results. And just as importantly, the State is seeing that when SEIU Local 1000 members unite, we can’t be...
Are You a Member?
Membership is more important than ever. In 2026, we’re facing an uphill battle against Return-to-Office mandates, unfair budget cuts, and the fight for fair raises. Politicians pay attention when they know thousands of members are united behind us. When we speak with...
Securing Long-Overdue GEO Pay
Gi Shin, an Associate Governmental Program Analyst at the Department of Transportation, discovered that she had not been receiving the correct Geographic Pay Differential (GEO) despite being eligible. After reaching out to payroll and investigating the issue, it...
First Cohort: DGS Custodians to Office Administrators!
SEIU Local 1000, in partnership with the Department of General Services and Bakersfield College, is proud to announce the graduation for the first cohort of apprentices of the DGS and SEIU Local 1000 Custodian to Office Administration Apprenticeship Program! The first...
When Management Crosses the Line, Our Union Pushes Back
When Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) employee Billy Bowens received a negative Performance Appraisal that referenced a Letter of Instruction (LOI), he knew something wasn’t right. With SEIU Local 1000 by his side, Billy pushed back. Management had ignored Billy’s...
Unit 15 Statewide CSC Food Services JLMC Meeting
Our Union’s Bargaining Unit 15, representing Statewide CSC (Correctional Supervising Cook) Food Services, recently met with CalHR, CDCR, and CCHCS to address various issues affecting our operations statewide. We raised concerns on the following topics: Budget Impacts...
Celebrating National Food Service Week
To Our Incredible Food Service Professionals, As we celebrate National Food Service Week, your Unit 15 Bargaining Team would like to take a moment to recognize and honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work you bring to our facilities every single day. Food...