Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates |
When broken equipment threatened the safety and efficiency of the kitchen, one cook didn’t just wait for change—he made it happen. For months, staff had been submitting work orders for malfunctioning griddles and ovens, only to see little to no action from the... 
Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates |
When custodians at Napa State Hospital were asked to clean up long-abandoned medical equipment stored in a basement known to be infested with mice, rats, and roaches, Eric Bowers didn’t hesitate to act. The conditions were not only unsanitary—they were unacceptable.... 
Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates |
With the upcoming closure of the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, Bargaining Unit 15 has secured two important side letter agreements with the State of California to support impacted members. General Voluntary Transfer Process The first agreement... 
Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates |
One of the best parts of working for the State is taking vacation. Time off gives us the chance to recharge, travel, and for many of our members, visit family. Recognizing how important this is, we fought for and secured language that guarantees a seniority-based... 
Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates |
When we talk about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SEIU Local 1000 and the State of California, we’re not just talking about words on paper, we’re talking about tools for action. One of the most powerful tools we have is the Health and Safety grievance... 
Nov 14, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
A few weeks ago, public safety workers from across the country came together in Washington, D.C. for a powerful convening hosted by SEIU International’s Public Safety Council. The gathering brought together correctional staff, 911 dispatchers, sheriff’s departments,... 