Recommended Reading

What happens in the labor world at large affects all of us, from recruitment and retention challenges to demanding better wages and benefits. Below are four compelling articles that frame the issues we face as state workers.

• Is this California’s future? Join SEIU 1000 to ensure we’re stronger together in fighting for quality jobs and benefits.
  https://www.ktoo.org/2022/07/20/almost-1-in-5-alaska-state-jobs-is-vacant-as-agencies-struggle-to-hire-retain-employees/
   
• “Jurisdictions are losing employees because some of their jobs pay less than McDonald’s … government shouldn’t be competing with the fast-food industry for talent.” That’s why we’re fighting for higher wages and to protect our retirement security. Join Local 1000!
  https://www.route-fifty.com/management/2022/06/mcdonalds-pays-its-workers-more-some-governments-do/368864/
   
• In addition to better wages and benefits, we’re fighting for more workplace flexibility — which experts say is key to retaining public servants.
  https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1793619/retaining-talent-public-private-sectors
   
• “We recognize that the foundation of being able to achieve our priorities is having talented and dedicated employees,” says the Marin County Administrator. We’re fighting to ensure our state’s leaders believe the same thing. Because state government doesn’t work without a strong state workforce. Join us.
  https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/07/05/marin-county-struggling-to-recruit-retain-employees/