Jun 5, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
Our member, Jim Lane, a job steward at CalOES, was putting up union flyers one morning when he discovered a few hours later that someone had torn them down. Later that day, as Jim was returning to his office suite with a coworker, he encountered an individual holding...
May 29, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
When management at the California Conservation Corps (CCC) tried to deny Gabriela Tovar Aguilar her right to union representation, SEIU Local 1000 stepped in and set the record straight! Gabriela was working through a reasonable accommodation request when management...
May 21, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
From significant hazards to a fully renovated facility, our California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) members at the Pine Creek Fish Trap can now do their jobs safely! After SEIU Local 1000 member Travis Steed raised concerns about his working conditions, our...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
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...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
Summer is coming up, and as a Local 1000 member, you can take advantage of exclusive discounts at some of California’s top attractions, including Disneyland, LEGOLAND, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk—plus many more...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
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,...
