In our 2023 contract negotiations, we secured a 3% raise for our members, effective July 1, 2025. Additionally, we negotiated the possibility of a 4% raise if the state budget is healthy. Our members work hard every day to keep California running, and we believe they deserve the full 4%. This campaign is about ensuring the state honors that commitment.
Why 4% Matters:
Ready to take action?
Here’s how you can get involved in our fight for the 4% raise:
Sign the Petition
Join us in urging the state to commit to the 4% raise. Sign the petition below and show your support.
Contact Elected Officials
Share why you’ve earned the full 4% raise by contacting the elected officials below.
Elected Officials
We’re calling on all Local 1000 members to take action and make your voice heard. Reaching out to the Senate President pro Tempore, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Governor is a powerful way to show how vital we are—and why we’ve earned the full 4% raise, which the state should be able to afford considering its wasteful RTO Mandate.
- Speaker of the Assembly: Robert Rivas
- Senate President Pro Tempore: Mark McGuire
- Governor of California: Gavin Newsom
These three elected officials have enormous influence over the state budget. Let them hear directly from the people who keep California running.
Phone Call Script – Make Your Voice Heard
Call the offices of the Senate President Pro Tem, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Governor to tell them why you and all state workers across California deserve the full 4% raise, instead of watching the state waste taxpayer dollars on the unnecessary RTO mandate. Use the script below as a guide.
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a state worker and a proud member of SEIU Local 1000.
I’m calling today to urge you to support the full 4% raise that could be available in this year’s state budget. While the contract we negotiated allows some flexibility based on the state’s finances, I believe that I—and my fellow state workers—have earned the full 4% raise through the work we do every day.
Whether it’s processing vital services, supporting public safety, or helping families access the resources they need, we show up, we do the work, and we deliver for the people of California. We deserve the full 4% raise.
At the same time, I’m concerned about nearly a billion dollars being wasted on the unnecessary Return-to-Office mandate—a policy that wastes public funds while we are denied what we’ve earned.
Thank you for your time.”
Submit a Comment to Elected Officials
Use the message below to tell elected officials why you’ve earned the full 4% raise. Just copy the template and paste it into the comment section of their contact form.
Dear [Governor/Senate Pro Tem/Speaker of the Assembly],
My name is [Your Name], and I’m a proud California state worker and SEIU Local 1000 member. I’m writing to urge you to support including the full 4% raise for state workers in this year’s budget. Every day, we show up and keep California running.
Here’s just one example of the work I do:
[Insert a short personal story here—highlighting how your work serves Californians.]
We’ve earned the full 4%—and if the state can afford nearly a billion dollars for an unnecessary Return-to-Office mandate, it can afford to invest in the workers who deliver real results.
Thank you for your time and leadership.
Display Your 4% Pride on Zoom and Teams Calls!
Bring the fight for fair pay into every virtual space you’re in! Download our 4% Campaign Zoom Background and use it during your work meetings, union events, or any virtual gathering to proudly show your support for the 4% raise.
Every time you use this background, you’re sending a clear message: California’s state workers deserve fair pay and recognition for the vital services they provide. It’s an easy and impactful way to stand in solidarity and help spread awareness of our campaign.
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Show Your 4% Pride
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- Downloadable Stickers: Add these digital stickers to your email signatures, social media profiles, or print them for your workspace. Click “Download this Sticker” below each image to save it directly to your device and start showing your support!
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Watch how others have shared theirs and send us yours by clicking here.
- Show Your Support with a Solidarity Selfie
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- Download a Solidarity Selfie Sign: Choose one of our pre-made signs below to hold in your photo. Simply download it and hit print!
- Take a Solidarity Selfie or film a short video with your sign, and email it to [email protected] to stand alongside your fellow state workers.
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How We’ll Use These Stories
Your stories are the heart of our 4% campaign. We’ll feature your testimonials in newsletters, social media, and advocacy materials to show the real impact of fair pay. By sharing your story, you’re helping us amplify the voices of state workers across California.
Understanding the Fight for Our Raise
As we gear up for the push to secure a 4% raise, it’s crucial to understand what’s at stake. The raise we’ve bargained for—whether 3% or 4%—depends on the state’s budget in June 2025. We negotiated in good faith, allowing flexibility based on the state’s financial health, but make no mistake: we believe our members have earned the full 4%.
This campaign isn’t just about a number on a paycheck. It’s about standing together to demand that the state honors the hard work we do every day. We need to ensure they keep their promise to us if the budget allows. By joining this campaign, you’re not just fighting for a raise—you’re fighting for respect and fair treatment for all of us who keep California running strong.
Let’s unite and make sure the state knows: Respect Us, Protect Us, Pay Us the 4% We Deserve.
Spread the Word on Social Media
Use our Social Media Toolkit to see suggested posts and hashtags to support the campaign. Whether you’re posting on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or another platform, these resources make it easy to amplify our message and show your support for the 4% raise. Together, we can make a difference!