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...
Steward Spotlight – Leif Jones

Steward Spotlight – Leif Jones

Leif Jones, Department of Housing and Community Development   What made you decide to start working for the State? I was looking for a career path where I could contribute to my community. Something where I would work with people who need help. It’s a space...
A Win for Fairness at DGS – Santa Ana

A Win for Fairness at DGS – Santa Ana

At the DGS office located at 2316 S Susan St in Santa Ana, a situation unfolded that raised concerns about how sick leave policies were being applied—but it ultimately resulted in an important win for the union. This case involves Marshall Chikosi, an Office...
Union Win Restores Fair Overtime at ISP

Union Win Restores Fair Overtime at ISP

For years, nursing staff at Ironwood State Prison (ISP) relied on an established overtime process that ensured fairness, transparency, and equal access to voluntary overtime opportunities. Management posted known and anticipated overtime assignments monthly and...