Our bargaining team proposed a 30% general salary increase (GSI) and 100% paid health care coverage to the State for all our represented employees. This demand is not one to be taken lightly. In order to win this desperately needed raise, we are all committing to a...
Every April, we observe Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month by highlighting the unique needs and opportunities for people with autism in our Union and our communities. For Local 1000’s Accessibility Committee—one of 10 Human Rights Committees in our...
This week, our bargaining team presented the State with proposals for a 30% pay raise and 100% paid health care premiums. It’s a bold ask, and it comes from the input our members gave us at town halls and in bargaining surveys. Now, it’s up to you to demonstrate your...
When Laura Harris went out on medical leave from her office at the Employment Development Department (EDD) last year, she was expecting to be able to use her workers comp time to recover. But when the bullying and harassment from management that she had reported in...
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. This week, we’re sharing thoughtful reads from a range of sources that help us understand the issues and ideas that shape our...
The Metropolitan State Hospital (MSH) in Norwalk is one of the largest public hospitals in the state, with over 1,500 SEIU Local 1000 represented employees providing around-the-clock care for their patients. We held a Bargaining Outreach Day to inform, activate, and...
Membership is more important than ever. In 2026, we’re facing an uphill battle against Return-to-Office mandates, unfair budget cuts, and… Read more: Are You a Member?
Gi Shin, an Associate Governmental Program Analyst at the Department of Transportation, discovered that she had not been receiving the… Read more: Securing Long-Overdue GEO Pay
