Our contract is a hard-won document that protects our wages, benefits, and working conditions and also includes hundreds of articles that govern how we do our work, schedule our leaves, and interact with our supervisors. When we stand up and stand together...
Workers are learning governing power through high-participation negotiations. They’re also learning that organizing never stops! Workers are learning governing power through high-participation negotiations. They’re also learning that organizing never...
Contract bargaining is just around the corner, and we win when we stand together. When we’re stronger in the worksite, we’re stronger at the bargaining table. When we’re negotiating with the State, they’re watching how our represented employees act in the...
With contract negotiations coming in April, building strong support in the workplace was a focus of the Feb. 25 and 26 meeting of the Statewide Bargaining Advisory Council (SBAC). Membership is key to winning a good contract, and when we go to the bargaining table,...
Scholarship Opportunity through the CSEA Foundation There are many benefits to membership in SEIU Local 1000. Here’s another opportunity offered to our members through the CA State Employees Association Foundation. If you are not currently an SEIU Local 1000...
Our fight for economic justice continues as we set the stage for contract negotiations. On February 27, our GeoPay Task Force presented the acting director of CalHR and a team of state representatives with an in-depth report recommending solutions to the...
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
