Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
SEIU Local 1000 recently secured a major win for member Linda, who had been performing higher-level duties as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) while officially classified as an Office Technician Typing. After winning the Merit Examination with the...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
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...
Apr 1, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
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...
Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles |
In 2025, state workers were tested. We faced budget pressure, attacks on collective bargaining, and decisions that threatened the stability of our workplaces. But we also showed something powerful: fighting for what we deserve is how we build power. Our contract is...
Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
The SEIU Local 1000 Stewards at CDCR–Los Angeles County are proud to celebrate a major victory for the health and safety of our nursing staff and the patients they care for. After a long fight to address serious safety code violations, including faulty emergency...
Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
When broken equipment threatened the safety and efficiency of the kitchen, one cook didn’t just wait for change—he made it happen. For months, staff had been submitting work orders for malfunctioning griddles and ovens, only to see little to no action from the...
