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...
President’s Newsletter – August 2024

President’s Newsletter – August 2024

Letter from the President I’m excited to introduce myself as your new President of SEIU Local 1000. My name is Anica Walls, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for you. As your President, I’m committed to making sure every member’s voice is heard and...
Union Victory: Prison Teacher Wins $40k Back Pay!

Union Victory: Prison Teacher Wins $40k Back Pay!

Local 1000 Champions Fair Pay and Real Representation A dedicated welding instructor at Folsom Prison, Melvin Johnson, recently won a significant victory with the support of our union, securing a pay scale grievance worth nearly $40,000. This win came after he didn’t...