We are excited to announce the launch of Empower U, our new training platform designed to support and empower you in your steward role! Empower U offers you access to a comprehensive suite of training materials tailored to enhance your skills and support you in...
Protecting Your Hard-Earned Contract Rights

Protecting Your Hard-Earned Contract Rights

Saying “no” to bullying and harassment works. A supervisor at an Housing and Community Development office created a hostile working environment by interrupting staff their duty-free lunchtime and by standing over them until they complied with requests—a clear...
Susan Rodriguez Elected to Chief Negotiator Position

Susan Rodriguez Elected to Chief Negotiator Position

There’s new leadership for our contract bargaining team: Susan Rodriguez, the Chair of Bargaining Unit 1, has been elected to the position of Local 1000 Chief Negotiator and will guide the 60+ members of our bargaining team as they work to improve our wages, benefits...
A message from President Anica Walls – September 2024

A message from President Anica Walls – September 2024

Dear Local 1000 Members – This month’s newsletter highlights the incredible progress we’ve made together. From securing safer working conditions to resolving contract violations, we’ve proven the strength of our union time and time again. I’m so proud of the work our...