Jul 10, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
For years, nursing staff at Ironwood State Prison (ISP) relied on an established overtime process that ensured fairness, transparency, and equal access to voluntary overtime opportunities. Management posted known and anticipated overtime assignments monthly and... 
Jul 6, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
Our Union Resource Center (URC) is proud to report a strong representation win at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A DLC 761 member, a Mailing Machine Operator II in bargaining unit 4, was issued a seven day suspension following an alleged workplace violence... Jun 26, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
After months of standing together and refusing to stay silent, members at the California Department of Education secured a huge victory against toxic management in their workplace. Multiple impacted employees worked alongside their stewards and our union... Jun 23, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
Contract negotiations continue and state workers are making their voices heard. Across our union, unit-specific bargaining teams are at the table fighting for the unique needs of their classifications and professions. At the same time, master table negotiations are... Jun 18, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
When registered nurse Byron White requested sick leave, management approved the leave but demanded a physician’s note simply because of staffing shortages and ongoing RN vacancies. Our union knew that explanation did not align with the Contract. Union Steward Angie... Jun 12, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
When DMV management once again tried to interfere with union activity, our members refused to back down. For years, DMV Labor Relations has attempted to make it harder for our union representatives to conduct walkthroughs and distribute union literature, despite clear... 