Dear State Workers,
Our union is made up of state workers, for state workers. Every benefit we have, every protection we rely on, and every improvement we’ve won exists because members came together and demanded better. That’s why every voice matters. When members speak up, stay engaged, and stand together, we decide what our union fights for and how strong we are at the table.
In 2025, we saw firsthand what that solidarity looks like in action. The fight against the Governor’s Return-to-Office mandate ignited our union, bringing new energy, stronger leaders, and powerful public momentum. We organized across worksites, collaborated with other unions, and helped secure a statewide Side Letter that maintained our 3% raise and protected telework. We hosted a successful Governor’s Forum and showed up strong, emphasizing our unity and our need for a governor who will have our backs so we can keep serving the people of California. And finally, we invested in our members’ career growth and launched new training programs to strengthen leadership across our union. Throughout this newsletter, you’ll see those efforts reflected in real wins, from standing up to bad bosses to correcting long-standing pay and workplace issues.
Looking ahead to our 2026 contract, we know what’s possible when we build power together. This contract agreement will shape our pay, our working conditions, and our quality of life for years to come. The momentum we built in 2025 puts us in a strong position to win big and protect what we’ve fought so hard to secure, but this will require all of us coming together. Our future depends on what we do now, and together, we are ready for the fight.
In solidarity,
Anica Walls
President, SEIU Local 1000