Jun 18, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
When registered nurse Byron White requested sick leave, management approved the leave but demanded a physician’s note simply because of staffing shortages and ongoing RN vacancies. Our union knew that explanation did not align with the Contract. Union Steward Angie...
Jun 12, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
When DMV management once again tried to interfere with union activity, our members refused to back down. For years, DMV Labor Relations has attempted to make it harder for our union representatives to conduct walkthroughs and distribute union literature, despite clear...
Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized |
Our Union met with the State Friday, May 29, about the Amazon Connect rollout and pushed hard on the issues you’ve been raising. Members reported concerns about increased call demands and availability expectations. The California Department of Social...
Jun 5, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
Our member, Jim Lane, a job steward at CalOES, was putting up union flyers one morning when he discovered a few hours later that someone had torn them down. Later that day, as Jim was returning to his office suite with a coworker, he encountered an individual holding...
May 30, 2026 | Asian-Pacific Islander Committee
As we close out Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month and head into this critical primary election season, I want to remind all of us why our voices matter now more than ever. This country was built by working families, immigrants, and communities from every...
