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Member protests, and arrests, drive State back to the bargaining table. Emergency rally shows the State we want a contract … now!

Jan 10, 2024 | Bargaining Updates - General

After State negotiators called a three-day “blackout” of bargaining activity earlier this week, a strong member protest in Sacramento Wednesday demonstrated our resolve to win a good contract and drove the State back to the table in just one day. This is what it takes...

Bargaining update: State beginning to move on economics, OPEB reduced! OPEB contribution reduced as State shows movement on economics

Jan 7, 2024 | Bargaining Updates - General

We’re reporting a big win for our members tonight: a reduction of pre-retirement (OPEB) contribution to 3%, a half-point drop than was called for in our previous contract. The agreement breaks the logjam of unanswered proposals waiting for response. The agreement came...

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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
The SEIU International Indigenous Peoples Caucus: This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the First Peoples of Turtle Island the… Read more: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
Important Updates on July-Sept Paychecks
Update on July Paycheck Calculations: We know many of us are concerned because our July paycheck was lower than expected.… Read more: Important Updates on July-Sept Paychecks
Our Victories and the Road Ahead
Our collective action turned a tough bargaining fight into a win for every member. From maintaining our 3% raise to… Read more: Our Victories and the Road Ahead
Are You a Member?
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?
Securing Long-Overdue GEO Pay
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
First Cohort: DGS Custodians to Office Administrators!
SEIU Local 1000, in partnership with the Department of General Services and Bakersfield College, is proud to announce the graduation… Read more: First Cohort: DGS Custodians to Office Administrators!