Steward Spotlight – John McNeil

Steward Spotlight – John McNeil

John McNeil, Department of Public Health What made you decide to start working for the State? I retired medically from federal service after 25 years of service and wanted to stay with government or civil service. The State had a variety of jobs I felt would be a good...
Steward Spotlight – Valerie Sotero

Steward Spotlight – Valerie Sotero

Valerie Sotero, Department of Rehabilitation What made you decide to start working for the State? I decided to work for the State in 2020 when EDD was hiring during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, I was on disability, and returning to the workforce felt like a...
Steward Spotlight – Alex Hamilton

Steward Spotlight – Alex Hamilton

Alex Hamilton, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation What made you decide to start working for the State?Prior to state employment, I never knew anyone personally who was in state service, so my knowledge of the inner workings of the state and the...
Steward Spotlight – Ted J. Bloom

Steward Spotlight – Ted J. Bloom

Ted J. Bloom, Department of Education What made you decide to start working for the State?I always wanted a union job. Never had one. Heard good things about unions. Better pay and benefits. Less of a need to hire a private attorney. How has your leadership evolved...
Steward Spotlight – Cruz Mora

Steward Spotlight – Cruz Mora

Cruz Mora, Department of Health Care Services What made you decide to start working for the State?I decided to start my career at the State as a Student Assistant at DSH, after interning for the Capitol State Assembly in college. This immediately set off a chain...
August 15-16: Board of Directors Meeting

August 15-16: Board of Directors Meeting

SEIU Local 1000 members are invited to join your executive board members for a quarterly Board of Directors Meeting taking place this Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2026 in Sacramento, CA. Come sit in as we discuss important union updates! Click Here for More...