When Governor Newsom and the State Legislature called unions back to the table to help address the state’s budget shortfall, SEIU Local 1000 members sent a clear message: We will not let the state balance… Read more: We Won our 3% Raise and Paused RTO

Lisa, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Department of Veterans Affairs, was shocked to learn that a fraudulent unemployment claim had been filed in her name back in 2021 — using her Social Security number… Read more: A Fraudulent Claim Blocked Her Benefits — SEIU Local 1000 Fought Back and Won

When the State gets it wrong, SEIU Local 1000 fights to make it right. In recent months, our union has helped put thousands of dollars back where it belongs — in our members’ pockets. At… Read more: Thousands Back in Members’ Pockets

Oscar and Liam, both Information Technology Associates at the DMV, were placed in the wrong salary range when they were hired. Despite holding full college degrees with an IT focus, they were appointed to Range… Read more: When the State Underpaid Oscar and Liam, Our Union Took Action and Won Big

When David, a CAL FIRE employee, received an evaluation filled with negative reviews and misleading comments, he knew something wasn’t right — and so did his union. With SEIU Local 1000’s support, David submitted a… Read more: Standing Up for Fair Evaluations

Ash has had an interest in technology from a very young age. From helping family troubleshoot computers to getting their first taste of coding in a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program at school, they… Read more: Ash Took a Leap — and Landed a Career in IT, Thanks to Apprenticeship and Union Support

Governor Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate isn’t about improving services – it’s a shortsighted decision that disregards what’s best for workers and the state. We’ve proven that remote and hybrid work increase productivity, save taxpayers millions, and help recruit and retain… Read more: Our Fight Against the RTO Mandate