Our contract contains hundreds of sections that govern our working conditions, including language that offers our represented employees options and opportunities when a state facility closes. California City Correctional Facility (CAC) will be closing as of March 31,...
Less than a week ago, our bargaining team reached Tentative Agreement with the State for our next contract. It’s a contract that includes a three-year, 10% salary increase, and additional salary adjustments for more than 300 job classifications. We preserved our...
There are issues and ideas from all points of the compass that affect our lives as state workers and members of a family and a community. In today’s rapidly changing landscape, it’s never been more important to stay informed, but between work and family...
Emergency rally shows the State we want a contract … now! PUBLISHED ON AUGUST 18, 2023 After State negotiators called a three-day “blackout” of bargaining activity earlier this week, a strong member protest in Sacramento Wednesday demonstrated our resolve to win a...
A group of nearly 20 Custodians working at DGS/Sacramento are working to advance their careers in state service as the first members taking part in the new Custodian-to-Office Administration Apprenticeship Program. It’s a new pathway to upward mobility, the tenth...
When one of our members—working in Sacramento at the Emergency Medical Services Authority—completed a 120-day out-of-class assignment, her increased duties were not removed by the department, and the expectations remained. Our contract offers strict guidelines to...
Governor Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate isn’t about improving services – it’s a shortsighted decision that disregards what’s best for workers and the state. We’ve proven that remote and hybrid work increase productivity, save taxpayers millions, and help recruit and retain… Read more: Our Fight Against the RTO Mandate
When Joshua, a Motor Vehicle Representative at DMV Sacramento, repeatedly raised concerns about a coworker’s habit of coughing and sneezing without covering her mouth, management ignored his complaints—even after he put them in writing. Despite his efforts to… Read more: Fighting Back Against Unfair Write-Ups at DMV
When Rachel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at CHCF, was unfairly rejected on probation despite receiving satisfactory performance reviews, SEIU Local 1000 took action. A Union Representative advocated for Rachel during her Skelly Hearing, presenting documentation that… Read more: Reinstated After Unjust Rejection
The zSystems Apprenticeship Program celebrated a major milestone on February 26, 2025, as its third cohort of apprentices graduated after two years of dedicated training. Launched in 2023, this program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience, equipping apprentices with specialized skills in enterprise… Read more: Celebrating the 3rd Cohort of the zSystems Apprenticeship Program
