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...
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...
