May 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
On May 21, 2026, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an Executive Order aimed at protecting workers from being displaced by AI in the workplace. This Executive Order requires agencies to prepare support like improved severance packages for workers in the event that they are...
May 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
From significant hazards to a fully renovated facility, our California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) members at the Pine Creek Fish Trap can now do their jobs safely! After SEIU Local 1000 member Travis Steed raised concerns about his working conditions, our...
May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Management tried to push a questionable Code of Conduct in one Department of Transportation (DOT) district, but SEIU Local 1000 leaped to action and got it rescinded! When Christina received notice that her supervisor was requiring her and her coworkers to sign a new...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
2026 is a crucial year for state workers — this is the year we negotiate our Contract with the state. Our Contract sets our pay, benefits, telework, and workplace protections. What we win in this fight will shape our working conditions and our futures for years to...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
Summer is coming up, and as a Local 1000 member, you can take advantage of exclusive discounts at some of California’s top attractions, including Disneyland, LEGOLAND, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk—plus many more...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
When Carlos was notified that the state intended to collect months of alleged overpayments from his paycheck, he reached out to SEIU Local 1000 for help. What could have become a costly and stressful situation quickly turned into a clear win. After reviewing the case,...
