How We Win Our Strongest Contract Ever

How We Win Our Strongest Contract Ever

2026 is a crucial year for state workers — this is the year we negotiate our Contract with the state. Our Contract sets our pay, benefits, telework, and workplace protections. What we win in this fight will shape our working conditions and our futures for years to...
Overpayment Collection Reversed

Overpayment Collection Reversed

When Carlos was notified that the state intended to collect months of alleged overpayments from his paycheck, he reached out to SEIU Local 1000 for help. What could have become a costly and stressful situation quickly turned into a clear win. After reviewing the case,...
Union Defends Member’s Sick Leave Rights

Union Defends Member’s Sick Leave Rights

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...
Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight

For Cruz Mora, union membership has always been a family affair. As the proud son of an active union member, Cruz saw firsthand how union benefits could uplift a family struggling to make ends meet. He grew up attending union events with his mother, who instilled in...