From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall
As we prepare to kick off the first of our seven scheduled Town Halls this Saturday in Sacramento, I’m excited by all of the activity around our headquarters as we prepare to gather in person again. I’m also encouraged by the reservation numbers we’re already seeing. If you have not done so already, be sure to reserve your space for a Town Hall near you, and let us know what you want to see in our upcoming contract.
In other news…
HR 1’s
I have received inquiries in regards to the HR 1’s filed against
myself and the three Vice Presidents, which are covered under
current
Policy file language (9.0.02, 9.1.01 and 9.2.00). Per
our policies and procedures, and under the direction of the
Board, the Union is in the process of properly addressing all 201
HR 1’s that we’ve received. Given the large number of filings and
the availability of hearing officers, this has taken time but it
is underway. In comparison, in a typical year we process
approximately one complaint each month.
Board of Directors Meeting
Our next regular Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for
March 17-19 in Sacramento, with Monday, March 20, set aside as a
political lobby day. This will be the first in person Board
meeting in three years, something we once took for granted, and
something to which we can now look forward. A hybrid option will
also be available for Directors who choose not to participate
remotely.
Governor Newsom’s Budget Announcement
With the 2023 state budget proposal announced, our Research and
Political Departments have begun the analysis and contract
campaign planning work they do to support contract
negotiations. However, while we have excellent staff in all
of our departments working toward the 2023 Contract Campaign,
it’s critical for you to participate as well. There’s no
shortage of work to be done as we move forward towards a new
contract.
Committee on the Future of Local 1000
We recently engaged a consultant, Kurt Edelman, to lead the
Committee on the Future of Local 1000, along with a facilitator
on the Board to assist with the meeting work. The committee
will begin meeting in the next 2 to 4 weeks. The goal is to
examine our local and develop an internal structure that leads to
short- and long-terms wins for the state employees we represent.
Much of the focus for our immediate work will be in preparation
for the September 15-22 Board of Directors meeting. With a
Union election on tap for 2024, we need to do everything we can
to continue our democratic governance and prepare for a smooth
functional election cycle.
I hope to see all of you soon at a Town Hall.
William (Bill) Hall
Board Chair, SEIU Local 1000
bhall@seiu1000.org