Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
When Emmanuel submitted a doctor’s note for time off after receiving treatment in Mexico, the Employment Development Department refused to honor it, claiming it was “not substantiated” without explanation. Our union stepped in to ensure his rights under Article 8.2 of...
Mar 20, 2026 | Announcement
SEIU Local 1000 members have learned about the recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez. We know many members are feeling hurt, conflicted, and disappointed. We find these reports disturbing and painful. We stand with Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, Dolores Huerta, and...
Mar 17, 2026 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
Unit 15 has secured an important victory for our custodians and for the integrity of civil service work. The State Personnel Board’s Executive Officer has disapproved the Caltrans District 4 janitorial services contract at 111 Grand Avenue in Oakland. The ruling...
Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
In 2025, state workers were tested. We faced budget pressure, attacks on collective bargaining, and decisions that threatened the stability of our workplaces. But we also showed something powerful: fighting for what we deserve is how we build power. Our contract is...
Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
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...
Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
For years, Brenden Garcia, a Staff Services Coordinator at the Department of Rehabilitation in Richmond, endured constant harassment and intimidation from a manager whose favoritism and mismanagement created a toxic workplace. Like many of his coworkers, Brenden saw...
