Steward Spotlight – Valerie Sotero

Steward Spotlight – Valerie Sotero

Valerie Sotero, Department of Rehabilitation What made you decide to start working for the State? I decided to work for the State in 2020 when EDD was hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, I was on disability, and returning to the workforce felt like a...
August 15-16: Board of Directors Meeting

August 15-16: Board of Directors Meeting

SEIU Local 1000 members are invited to join your executive board members for a quarterly Board of Directors Meeting taking place this Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2026 in Sacramento, CA. Come sit in as we discuss important union updates! Click Here for More...
Telework Update: EDD August Follow-up

Telework Update: EDD August Follow-up

On July 24th, SEIU had a follow-up meeting with EDD regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate. SEIU again requested a full breakdown of impacted employees, divisions, and worksite locations that are temporarily exempt, using rotating systems or temporarily delayed...
Master Table Update: July 30, 2026

Master Table Update: July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026 Many members have asked what happens now that our Contract expired 30 days ago. The answer is simple: bargaining continues. Our bargaining team is still at the table, but the State is refusing to bargain fairly. That’s why last week SEIU Local 1000...
Master Table Update: July 30, 2026

Master Table Update: July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026 Another week of bargaining has come and gone. While we’ve reached a few additional tentative agreements that improve working conditions, the State still refuses to move on the issues that matter most to state workers.  Today marks 23 days since our...