Oct 25, 2024 | Newsletter Articles
At SEIU Local 1000, our mission is simple: we fight for you. And recently, we helped two of our members recover the money they were owed after facing frustrating delays. These cases highlight the power of having a union that’s always ready to take action. Case...
Oct 25, 2024 | Newsletter Articles
Heat-related illnesses are preventable, yet thousands of workers suffer every year, with some cases tragically ending in death. Climate change is intensifying extreme heat, and this is projected to impact more people than all other climate issues combined. With heat...
Oct 25, 2024 | Newsletter Articles
As Halloween approaches, you might see some spooky messages encouraging you to opt out of your union dues, promising “treats” like extra cash in your paycheck. But don’t be tricked by these distractions-opting out weakens the very power that’s...
Oct 25, 2024 | Newsletter Articles
In 2023 contract negotiations, we fought hard to secure a 3% raise for our members, effective July 2025. But there’s more at stake-if the state’s budget is healthy, we can achieve the full 4% raise our members deserve. This campaign is about holding the...
Oct 25, 2024 | Newsletter Articles
SEIU Local 1000 has begun discussions with CalHR regarding the Generalist Classification Series Consolidation, a proposal that could consolidate over 40 job titles and impact 23,000 employees in Bargaining Unit 1 (BU1). During our first meet-and-confer session, we...
Oct 25, 2024 | Newsletter Articles
Dear Local 1000 Community – I’m proud to highlight the progress we’ve made together. From fighting for fair reclassification to pushing for the full 4% raise our members deserve, we’re proving what collective strength can achieve. We’ve also had wins like...