Contract Action Center
The Contract Action Center is your resource for ways to get involved in our fight for a strong contract. Whether you’re a Contract Action Team (CAT) member or just ready to step up, this page compiles key resources to mobilize members this contract campaign. Here, you’ll find everything you need to stay informed and engaged from bargaining updates to upcoming CAT meetings to information on our last contract and more! If you’re ready to fight for what we deserve, then be sure to check back here often for more ways to get involved!
NEXT STATEWIDE ACTION: June 10th!
Give California the wake-up call it needs at one of our statewide solidarity actions below:
☎️ Statewide Wake-Up Call to CalHR
Across California, thousands of members are picking up the phone and calling CalHR to demand that state workers are treated as a priority. California needs a wake-up call, so we’re making sure the first calls CalHR receives that morning come from the people who keep California running. When members speak up and take action together, our voices cannot be ignored!
‼️ Check back here on the morning of June 10 for detailed instructions including phone numbers to call and a script to follow ‼️
🚗 Solidarity Caravans Across CA
Join us in Sacramento, Oakland, Fresno, or Los Angeles! Bring your car, decorate it with signs, flags and purple gear and hit the streets with fellow members to show the State we’re fighting for what we deserve!
Sacramento Details (click to expand)
Click here to view a map of our Sacramento Caravan Route.
Schedule
- 11am: Meet at SEIU Local 1000 Parking Lot (1808 14th St) to decorate your car
- 11:30am: Caravan departs for first location
- 12:00pm: Stop at first location (CDE, 1430 N St) for “Pop-Up Solidarity Action”
- 12:15pm: Depart first location and caravan continues
- 12:45pm: Stop at second location (EDD, 1416 9th St) for “Pop-Up Solidarity Action”
- 1:00pm: Depart second location and drive over Tower Bridge
Fresno Details (click to expand)
Meet at 11:00am at DMV – 2103 East Shaw
Route
- DMV – 2103 East Shaw
- Var – 1310 East Shaw
- CDF/DFW – 1234 East Shaw
- DIR – 770 East Shaw
- CDPH – 285 East Bullard
- DMV – 6420 N Blackstone
- CDTFA – 8050 N Palm
- DMV/HBEX – 247 E Nees
Los Angeles Details (click to expand)
Meet at 10:30am at DOT Headquarters – 100 S. Main Street
Oakland details to be announced…
📣 Pop-Up Solidarity Actions in Sacramento
Cheer on our Solidarity Caravan in Sacramento at our Pop-Up Solidarity Actions! Join us outside CDE and EDD for chanting, music, and union solidarity!
DETAILS:
📌 CA Department of Education, 1430 N St
⏰ 12PM – 12:15PM
📌 EDD, 1416 9th St
⏰ 12:45PM – 1PM
Upcoming Contract Action Team (CAT) Meetings
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
💻 Virtual Meeting from 6:30PM to 7:30PM on Zoom!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
🏢 In-person Meeting at 6:00PM at your local SEIU Local 1000 regional office.
Haven’t joined the Contract Action Team (CAT) yet?
🗣️ Chant Writing Contest
We’re launching a Chant Writing Contest, and we want chants that sound like us: bold, creative, and rooted in our values.
Winning chants will be featured on the website and shared broadly so we show up unified. Other prizes will be shared soon!
Record your Chant, Song or Rally Cry and submit it to [email protected] by June 1st!
✊ Host Your Own Action, Promote It, and Connect Others
If you’re organizing an action — big or small — on June 10, post it on Union Connect! Union Connect is how we help others see what’s happening, get inspired, and plug in.
Bargaining Unit Updates
Stay updated on the latest news from your bargaining unit.
Share OUR Latest Updates on Social Media!
Stay connected with SEIU Local 1000 on social media and make sure to share all our latest bargaining updates!
Submit Your Photos!
Are you and your coworkers wearing your union purple every week? Send us your photos and you may be featured!
Get connected with Union Connect!
Identify members and non-members to engage with at your worksite and start organizing today!
Every Second Tuesday of the Month
NEXT CALL – DELAYED: JUNE 16
6:30 – 7:30PM
The Ask the Officers call is your monthly chance to connect directly with Local 1000 leadership. Hear critical updates, ask questions, and stay informed on union priorities that are important to you. Online via Zoom or watch on Facebook Live.
Show Your Solidarity!
Purple Up with our Zoom backgrounds for desktop and mobile. Just click, download, and set!
Desktop Backgrounds
Mobile Backgrounds – Zoom
Mobile Backgrounds – General
Search the January 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023 Contract using the Contract Search Tool or view from the PDFs below.
ARTICLE 01Recognition | ARTICLE 02Union Representatives | ARTICLE 03Union Security | ARTICLE 04State’s Rights |
ARTICLE 05General Provisions | ARTICLE 06Grievance, Arbitration, and AWOL Procedures | ARTICLE 07Holidays | ARTICLE 08Leaves |
ARTICLE 09Health Benefits | ARTICLE 10Health & Safety | ARTICLE 11Salaries | ARTICLE 12Allowances and Reimbursements |
ARTICLE 13Career Development | ARTICLE 14Classification | ARTICLE 15Transfer | ARTICLE 16Layoff |
ARTICLE 17Retirement | ARTICLE 18Permanent Intermittents | ARTICLE 19Hours of work and Overtime | ARTICLE 20Post and Bid |
ARTICLE 21Miscellaneous | ARTICLE 22Special State Schools | ARTICLE 23CDCR Division of Juvenile Justice | ARTICLE 24Entire Agreement and Duration |
ARTICLE 25CDCR Adult Programs | Preamble | MOU | Side Letters |
ATTORNEY UNITMOU | GENERAL UNITMOU |
Side Letter of Agreement
July 2025
Our SEIU Local 1000 bargaining team reached a side letter of agreement with the state. Read the full details below:
FAQs
Have questions about the Side Letter? Check out some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below. Click here to view the full list of FAQs.
Are we really getting a 3% raise if there’s also a 3% PLP deduction?
Yes. Your base salary will increase by 3% in July 2025. A 3% PLP deduction will apply, but you’ll receive five hours of Personal Leave each month in exchange. In August 2025, OPEB (retiree healthcare) contributions are suspended, effectively adding 3% back to your take-home pay. The raise also increases your pension, overtime rates, and other pay-related benefits. Some classifications like seasonal, temporary, and permanent intermittent employees may be impacted differently. Please review the side letter for details.
Does suspending OPEB contributions affect my retirement?
If you currently contribute to OPEB (retiree healthcare), your contributions will be suspended from August 2025 through June 2027. This boosts your take-home pay but does not affect your retirement benefits.
Does PLP affect my seniority, retirement, or benefits?
No. PLP does not impact salary ranges, seniority, retirement calculations, state service credit, or eligibility for benefits like health, dental, or vision coverage.
How does the leave cap increase work?
Effective July 1, 2025, the vacation and annual leave cap increases from 640 hours to 760 hours, providing employees more flexibility to manage leave until June 30, 2027.
We’re here for you. If you have any questions, reach out to the Local 1000 Member Resource Center at 866.471.SEIU (7348).