Bargaining and Political Pressure – How a Good Contract Gets Built

Environmental Committee Plans Earth Day Celebration

Earth Day 2023 will be celebrated in Sacramento by the Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS), sponsored in part by SEIU Local 1000. Our Environmental Committee is committed to bringing union values to the environmental movement, giving members a way to get...

From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

On Wednesday, we began negotiations with the State for a new contract. And now, it’s up to you. The strength of our membership will ultimately decide whether we get the pay increase we deserve, better working conditions and benefits. If you’re not a member of Local...
Bargaining and Political Pressure – How a Good Contract Gets Built

Contract Bargaining: Our Plan to Win

As all SEIU Local 1000 workers know, Wednesdays are the days we wear purple to show support for our Union and to let management know that we have the power to change our workplace. But this coming Wednesday, April 12, this act of solidarity will take on even greater...
Bargaining and Political Pressure – How a Good Contract Gets Built

Strike School – Your Contract, Your Choice

Bargaining can be a long and technical process, so it’s vital that everyone can get involved, get informed, and fight for a strong contract in their workplace. SEIU Local 1000’s Strike School program provides critical information for members to get a sense of their...
Bargaining and Political Pressure – How a Good Contract Gets Built

Meet a Member

SEIU Local 1000 member Ty Kovacs is committed to his community. He attended the California School for the Deaf (CSD) as a child and came to work as a night counselor before going on to get his teaching credential. “I want to be a strong advocate for all represented...