While the State continues to disrespect us as we fight for a living wage, we’re escalating our actions in the worksites to make our demand as visible as possible. We’ve launched the Hot Union Summer, a series of informational pickets, with a goal of creating 1,000...
As our bargaining team fights for a good contract at the negotiating table, the State continues to disrespect us as we negotiate for a living wage for our workers. The State offered another shameful, lowball pay raise offer, moving from 6% to 7%. We knew this wasn’t...
Labor Day will be here before you know it, and there’s no better way to evoke the true spirit of the day than by celebrating with your fellow Union members and family. Many of us celebrate Labor Day with festivities very similar to those outlined by the first proposal...
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has won a major contract that ‘changes the game’ for over 340,000 UPS workers nationwide. In addition to major increases in pay, the contract demolishes many of the restrictive work practices that have kept workers from...
Our SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors (BOD) held a meeting July 22-23, 2023, to continue their work in governing our Union during the fight for our contract. The 65-member board is elected to represent our wide geographic range and diverse classifications, comprising...
After months of negotiations, which saw a disinterested State bargaining team fail to address the issues state workers face in their workplaces, we have had enough. Our pickets, a part of our escalating campaign to drive more state workers to events, informational...
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
