Mar 17, 2026 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
As we open our first Unit 15 newsletter of 2026, I want to start with gratitude. Thank you for standing with the team and for the hard work you do for the State of California every day. Your commitment keeps this unit strong, and it sets the foundation for everything...
Mar 17, 2026 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates |
Correctional Supervising Cooks in the CTC kitchen at Lancaster recently stopped an improper work condition change that would have required them to escort inmate workers to and from their worksite. This duty has always been performed by Correctional Officers. The issue...
Mar 17, 2026 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
As we move through the winter months, temperatures fluctuate and holiday gatherings increase our exposure to seasonal illnesses. It’s common to catch a cold, the flu, or other sickness during this time. Remember, you have the right to use sick leave when you are ill...
Mar 17, 2026 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
Unit 15 members at Metropolitan State Hospital came together in a big way for our recent bargaining survey event, hosted by Jesse Aranda and Unit 15 Chair Eric Murray. The turnout was impressive, with more than 70 surveys completed on-site. This event was about more...
Mar 17, 2026 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
Unit 15 has secured an important victory for our custodians and for the integrity of civil service work. The State Personnel Board’s Executive Officer has disapproved the Caltrans District 4 janitorial services contract at 111 Grand Avenue in Oakland. The ruling...
