Delegates

Elected representatives and delegates of member-run SEIU Local 1000 work to shape the direction of our union and our allies at SEIU International in our fight for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Our leaders are at the forefront of organizing our efforts to give our members, and all working families the opportunity to have a good life, live in sustainable communities, and enjoy the fruits of social and economic justice.

SEIU International Delegates Election Information

SEIU International Convention 2024The results of the 2024 SEIU International Delegate election are final.

Click here to see those results. 55 delegates have been chosen, but the final delegate count will be determined by SEIU convention guidelines.

Important Information for Local 1000 Delegates, Alternates, and Staff

Hello delegates, alternates, and staff attending the convention. Please find below important information you’ll need to know to ensure a successful convention trip. Take time to read the Core Convention Resolution at the bottom of this message.

Delegates, alternate delegates, and staff have been emailed with information about how to request travel. If you have not received this email, please reach out to [email protected] 

The email has a link to an online form you’ll use to request all travel to the convention.  The deadline to send us your travel request is Tuesday, April 2. Please submit your request as soon as you can to give the travel team the best opportunity to get the flights you prefer.

If you have additional travel questions, you can email the travel team at [email protected]  and they will do their best to help you.

If you have convention-related questions that are not related to travel, please reach out to [email protected]  

Also, see below for the pre-convention meeting details. If you have not yet RSVP’d for one of the meetings listed below, please respond ASAP to [email protected]  with the meeting you plan to attend.

Registration opens for each meeting 90 minutes prior to start time.

COVID Testing will be available (for those who have not tested at home the same day). All attendees must have a negative COVID test to enter the meeting.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Westin Bonaventure Hotel– 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90071
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Westin Bonaventure Hotel– 404 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, 90071
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Hilton Airport, One Hegenberger Rd, Oakland, 94621
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – SEIU 1000 Office, 1807 14th St, Sacramento, 95814
Wednesday, April 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Virtual option (Login information will be provided after you register.)

SEIU INTERNATIONAL 2024 CONVENTION CORE RESOLUTION

Please read and familiarize yourself with this resolution, as it will be discussed in our preparatory meetings and will provide important guidance for delegates.

The Core Resolution is available to read and download here.

The SEIU International Convention is May 19 – 22, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA.

Convention delegates represent the interests of the 96,000 state workers represented by Local 1000. Delegates attend meetings, vote on resolutions, elect international officers, approve budgets, and help shape the future of the SEIU organization as a whole, including policies that impact the work of SEIU Local 1000.

Elected representatives and delegates of member-run SEIU Local 1000 work to shape the direction of our union and our allies at SEIU International in our fight for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Our leaders are at the forefront of organizing our efforts to give our members, and all working families the opportunity to have a good life, live in sustainable communities, and enjoy the fruits of social and economic justice

Vote for delegates to the 2024 SEIU International Convention

Voting by mail is underway; ballots due on Jan. 16

Cast your vote for the 55 delegates who will represent Local 1000 and its members at the SEIU International Convention May 19-22, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Convention delegates play an important role in shaping the future of the labor movement here and across the nation.

This is your opportunity to ensure that the voices of our members are heard. Cast your ballot for SEIU International Delegate before the January 16, 2024 deadline.

Voting begins December 15.
Ballots must be returned by January 16, 2024

A complete voting package—including a Voter Guide, ballot, and return mail envelope is being mailed to members. Read the voter instructions carefully.

To be counted, your ballot must be received at the election office, 1100 Melody Lane, Suite 204, Roseville, CA 95678 through the U.S. Postal Service mail in the provided envelope by 5:00 p.m., January 16, 2024.

If you do not receive a ballot package, duplicate/replacement ballots
may be requested by calling the “duplicate/replacement ballot request” message at the Member Resource Center at 866.471.SEIU (7348), beginning Dec. 29, 2023, through January 5, 2024.

How to Apply for an SEIU International Delegate Position

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply using our online nomination process, starting Monday, November 6. You’ll be asked to fill out your nomination submission and to include your optional, 50-word (maximum) candidate statement.

All candidates in the 2024 SEIU International Delegate election are expected to abide by the Election Conduct standards set forth in Division 12 of SEIU Local 1000’s Policy File. A copy of those conduct standards can be reviewed here.

Completed application materials will also be accepted by email: [email protected]; via fax at: 916.554.1295; or by mail* at: “Election Staff, c/o SEIU Local 1000, 1808 14th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.

*Due to the volume of submissions received, mailed submissions may require additional processing time. Candidates are therefore encouraged to utilize the online nomination process or submit their candidate materials via email or fax.

Key Delegate Election Dates

November 6 – Nomination period begins
December 6 – Nomination period closes
December 15 – Balloting period begins
January 16, 2024 – Ballots due by mail; 5:00 p.m. deadline
January 17-18, 2024 – Ballots opened, sorted, counted. Observers welcome.
January 26, 2024 – Final results posted

Contact Information

Local 1000 Member Resource Center: 866.471.SEIU (4378) Via email: [email protected]

Election Resources

We regularly update this page with relevant downloads for local 1000 members.

Election Days

Click here to download Election dates

Delegate FAQs

Click here to download delegate FAQ

Election Committee Report

Click here to download the Election Committee Report

Voter Guide

Click here to download the Voter Guide

Daily Ballots Received

Click here to download the Daily Ballots Received