A Message from SEIU Local 1000 President

A Message from SEIU Local 1000 President

Dear State Workers, Our union is made up of state workers, for state workers. Every benefit we have, every protection we rely on, and every improvement we’ve won exists because members came together and demanded better. That’s why every voice matters. When members...
The 2026 Contract Fight Starts Now

The 2026 Contract Fight Starts Now

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...
Critical Emergency Equipment Now in Place

Critical Emergency Equipment Now in Place

The SEIU Local 1000 Stewards at CDCR–Los Angeles County are proud to celebrate a major victory for the health and safety of our nursing staff and the patients they care for. After a long fight to address serious safety code violations, including faulty emergency...
Member Wins Retroactive Pay

Member Wins Retroactive Pay

SEIU Local 1000 helped member Cheri Lin, also known as Ping Ping Lin, secure a major victory in her career. After realizing the value of union representation, she worked with the union to address a long-standing issue with her Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA) and salary...
Bad Boss Defeated: A Union Win in Richmond

Bad Boss Defeated: A Union Win in Richmond

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...