Wednesday, June 11: Update

The Local 1000 bargaining team has decided to suspend negotiations pending the outcome of the final state budget. Why? Because the State Legislature rejected the Governor’s plan to cancel our hard-earned 3% raise.

That’s no small move—it’s a powerful message: respect our existing contract. We bargained this raise. We ratified it. We earned it. And we won’t stand by while the State tries to take it away.

Now, we must keep pushing. This is the moment to ramp up, not slow down. We need to show the Legislature that we’re watching—and that we’re ready to stand with them, for as long as they stand with us.

We’re also continuing to fight on all fronts—from the Capitol to the worksites—to defend what we’ve earned and build power for what’s ahead. That includes fighting back against the Governor’s unnecessary Return-to-Office mandate.

We’re pursuing every legal option—including an ongoing PERB charge—and keeping up the pressure through the notice process and on-the-ground organizing. Remember that when we raise our voices, we make real change.

Tuesday, June 10: Update

Yesterday, the State Legislature proposed rejecting the Governor’s plan to freeze our hard-earned 3% raise — a raise we bargained for, ratified and secured in our contract. This sends a powerful signal: respect union contracts, especially at a time when unions across the country are under attack.

This moment proves what we’ve always known—when we raise our collective voice, we make change happen. The Legislature heard us loud and clear, and now they’re standing with state workers.

We’re grateful for their leadership and integrity. Now, it’s our turn to show up for them. We must keep the pressure on and make sure they know we’ve got their backs for doing the right thing.

Right now, bargaining is on hold while we ramp up our efforts to support the Legislature’s decision to stand with workers. We are taking every opportunity—on the job and through the political process—to make sure our voices are heard and our contracts are upheld.

At the same time, we’re winning important battles on telework. After weeks of member-led organizing and solidarity actions, the California Department of Education listened—and rejected the Governor’s 4-day return-to-office mandate. This shows that when we stand together and raise our voices, we force real change. Our fight continues with more legal steps and worksite actions ahead.

Monday, June 9: Update

At today’s negotiations with the State, Local 1000’s bargaining team made one thing very clear. We will not accept any proposal that doesn’t honor our July 3% raise. Our contract was ratified by our membership and passed by the California legislature. Any attempt to cancel our scheduled pay raise is misguided and unfair.

And the legislature agrees. Earlier today, the California Assembly and Senate decided to stand with the working people of California and reject Governor Newsom’s attempt to suspend the July 1st GSI. They sent a clear message: The California legislature will not let the State balance the budget on the backs of state workers.

Governor Newsom still retains the power of the pen and could veto any budget line item he doesn’t like, including our 3 percent pay increase that’s already a part of our MOU.

But we have something just as powerful as Governor Newsom’s pen. We have the people. From Los Angeles to Sacramento to San Diego to Redding, state workers are standing strong.

Stay tuned, stay strong!

Thank the state legislature budget leadership for standing up for state workers!

These budget leaders have rejected language in the Governor’s budget plan that targets our 3% raise. Show your appreciation with a quick call or email and remind them we’re counting on their continued support.