SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors Meeting Recap from December 3 & 4

On December 3 and 4, our SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors held a virtual meeting over the weekend to continue their work in governing our Union. The Board is comprised of 65, member-elected representatives: 51 District Labor Council Presidents, 11 Bargaining Unit Chairs, 3 Statewide Officers and the Board Chair.

The meeting included a series of reports from Local 1000’s staff: Department Directors informing our leadership about recent progress and future plans in our political, representation, organizing, research, legal, and contract departments.

Board members received a comprehensive look at Local 1000’s current financial performance and were also presented with our operating budget for 2023, which was approved by a significant majority of the board.

Members of the Committee for the Future—a 12-month initiative to examine the Union’s governance structure and make recommendations for change—were ratified by the Board. Their work begins soon.

On Saturday, a number of Local 1000’s Human Rights committees met and discussed their future plans.

SEIU Local 1000’s next board meeting with be held in person, over three days, in March 2023.