The Women’s Empowerment Committee has led the fight for the issues that impact women at all levels of state service. As we fight for the rights of workers on the job, Tracie Kimbrough, chair of the Committee, is finding ways to bring women together to develop their...
On Monday, June 20, 2022, the SEIU Local 1000 African-American Committee and SEIU Local 1000 workers statewide will celebrate Juneteenth for the second time as a U.S. federal holiday.* Commemorating the end of slavery, this day is an opportunity to reflect on the...
This week, we’re sharing thoughtful reads from a range of sources that help us understand the issues and ideas that shape our Union world. While the right-wing Supreme Court majority seeks to chip away at the protections afforded by unions in the workplace of...
For Jared Reece, secretary of the International’s Lavender Caucus and chair of the SEIU Local 1000 Lavender Human Rights Committee, Pride Month is about advocating for expanding the equality we fight for in the workplace for the political and social needs of the LGBTQ...
SEIU Local 1000 members, who have spent years at the critical work of keeping our state running and keeping Californians healthy, safe, and strong, are the foundation of California’s public services. Our members serve the public for many reasons and in many ways, but...
The California Democratic Party Convention is one of the major meetings of Democratic Party delegates from across the state to establish candidates and the platform on the party. This was what’s called an organizing convention, where administrative affairs, such as...
When Carlos was notified that the state intended to collect months of alleged overpayments from his paycheck, he reached out… Read more: Overpayment Collection Reversed