DLC 722 General Membership Meeting – Dec 18, 2025
2025-12-18 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
You’re invited to the DLC 722 General Membership Meeting, which will be held virtually. Please find the Zoom details and meeting information below.
DLC 722 General Membership Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Topics of Discussion:

DLC 722 2025 Budget
Representation 101
Filing a Complaint vs. Grievance
Negotiations for New MOU
Do You COPE?

Who: All SEIU-represented state employees
Zoom Meeting Information
Click here for additional Join Instructions.
If you have any questions, please call the Member Resource Center at (866) 471-7348.
We hope to see you there!
SEIU Local 1000
Stronger Together

Mobilizing Members for Action Part 2
2025-12-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
We are excited to announce 2025’s Final Action Lab (AST): Mobilizing Members for Action. This training is designed to empower stewards to effectively organize key worksite issues. Stewards will learn to recognize site-specific priorities and understand the foundational elements of a successful workplace campaign. This will be an OPEN FORUM, so feel free to bring your own questions, tips, and tricks to share with your steward community for this final training of the year!
If you’re interested in taking on a training role next year, please email mwhite@seiu1000.org. We have plenty of opportunities available, and all experience levels are welcome! Our 2026 Course Catalogue will be released in January.
For more information about your Union’s Training Collective, please visit Steward Programs – SEIU Local 1000.

Meeting Details
🗓️ Date:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
⏰ Time:
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting: Register here

2025 Steward Trainings
2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
February 20, 2025.
Training topic: Legal Rights of Stewards

March 20, 2025.
Training topic: Retaliation for Union Activity

April 17, 2025.
Training Topic: Adverse Actions Part 1: Hearing Your Member

May 15, 2025.
Training topic: Adverse Actions Part 2: Skelly Hearing Preparation

June 19, 2025
Training topic: COPE

July 17, 2025.
Training topic: Empowered Sick Leave Advocacy
Register here

August 21, 2025.
Training topic: Communicating Union Wins and Losses
Register here

September 18, 2025.
Training topic: Mobilizing Members for Action
Register here

October 16, 2025.
Training topic: Digital Organizing: Leveraging Technology for Collective Action
Register here

November 20, 2025.
Training topic: Dignity in Dialogue: Leading Against Workplace Bullying
Register here

December 18, 2025.
Training topic: Mobilizing Members for Action
Register here
For any questions or concerns, please email us at scr@local1000.org.

Weekly Stewards Call - (Except 2nd Tuesday of each Month - Join the Ask the Officers Call)
2025-12-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-06 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)
Join the Steward’s the first, third, and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and be sure to encourage ALL of your fellow stewards to join us. On the second week Join the Ask the Officers Call

We also encourage all stewards to take advantage of our newly launched “Empower U”.
Empower U is a flexible, on-demand platform that allows you to learn at your own pace. Each course, from grievance handling to organizing conversations, is designed for steward leadership. You’ll find resources, practical tools, and Steward certification opportunities to help you stay informed and effective.
Getting Started with Empower U
To help you begin, we’ve attached a Getting Started How To Guide that outlines each step for accessing and navigating the platform. Here’s a quick overview:

Access the Platform: Go to https://learning.seiu1000.org/login/index.php and log in using SEIU SSO.
Explore Courses: Select a category and course that interests you, review objectives, and dive into the materials.
Complete the Quiz & Survey: Each course includes a quiz and an evaluation survey to ensure you gain full credit for completion.

Take a look at the attached guide for a step-by-step walk-through!

Additional Resources for Stewards:

StewardCall@seiu1000.org: We’re always monitoring this inbox for any questions or concerns. Feel free to reach out!
SCR@seiu1000.org: Direct your questions regarding steward training credits (e.g., AST, MOU, NEO) to this address.
ab119@seiu1000.org: This email is for stewards to report departments’ non-compliance with New Employee Orientations (NEOs).
Asktheofficers@seiu1000.org: Use this email for any questions directed to the union officers.
Webmaster@seiu1000.org: For any website-related issues, reach out to this address.

If you have members interested in becoming a steward, direct them to the SEIU Local 1000 LAPS application to fill out the required documents. For any questions or concerns, please email Bobby Roy at broy@seiu1000.org
Let’s continue to stand strong together.

Ask the Officers Calls
2026-01-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
We invite you to join us for our Local 1000 Ask the Officers Call—an exclusive opportunity for members to hear important updates directly from union leadership.

It’s easy to register for the Zoom call – click here!

Your Questions Answered

Our leadership will also cover other key topics like telework, return-to-office policies, and preparations for the 2026 contract negotiations. Have something on your mind? Submit your questions ahead of time for discussion during the call.

Details:
When & Where: Every 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Online via Zoom
Who: Local 1000 state employees
Register here!

Send your questions to asktheofficers@seiu1000.org, and our leaders will address them during the call.
Not a Member Yet?
This call is open to all represented employees, but there is no better time to join SEIU Local 1000! Membership provides you with added workplace protections and strengthens your voice. Together, we make a greater impact.
Click here to become a member today!
We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday for these important updates!

DLC 703 Steward/E-Board meeting
2026-01-14 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for our recurring monthly Steward/E-Board meeting, where we discuss DLC business and plan upcoming events. Topics vary throughout the year, and meetings are held via Zoom unless otherwise specified.
Time:
6:30PM
Dates:
April 9, 2025
May 14, 2025
June 11, 2025
July 9, 2025
August 13, 2025
September 10, 2025
October 8, 2025
November 12, 2025
December 10, 2025

Virtual Governor's Forum
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us Saturday January 17, 2026 for a members-only Virtual Governor’s Forum, where candidates for governor of California will speak about their vision for the state and discuss the topics that matter most to YOU.
Click here to register!

DLC 741 General Membership Meeting
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Pizza Factory, 926 S. Main St., Salinas, CA, 93901, United States
Join DLC 741 at our monthly General Membership Meeting!
This hybrid meeting will be held in-person at the Pizza Factory and on Zoom from 18:30 – 20:30 on the Third Thursday of every Month.
This meeting is open to ALL MEMBERS of our DLC.
Click here to register on Zoom!

Steward Training - Action Lab
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Stewards in a Bargaining Year: This course gives a clear roadmap of what happens during a contract campaign and what stewards can do at the worksite to build and sustain power along the way. In this session, you’ll learn concrete tactics for sharing updates, fighting rumors, keeping coworkers engaged during a long fight, and helping members understand and enforce the contract once it’s settled.
Register Here

DLC 721 - General Membership Meeting
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
You’re invited to our upcoming, virtual DLC 721 meeting! We’ll be gathering to discuss our goals for this year, share recent updates, and hear directly from you about the issues that matter most as we head into bargaining.
Don’t forget to take our bargaining survey!
Meeting Details:
🗓️ Date:
January 26, 2026
⏰ Time:
Starts 7:00 PM
💻 Virtual Meeting:
Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 816 2035 8963 | Passcode: [REDACTED]
One tap mobile:
+16699006833,,81620358963#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US (San Jose)
+16694449171,,81620358963#,,,,*[REDACTED]# US

DLC 704 Contract Campaign Event
2026-01-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patton State Hospital – Auditorium, 3102 E Highland Ave, Patton, CA, 92369, United States
Join your union leaders as we organize for our 2026 Contract Campaign! Presentations will take place at 12 PM and 1 PM. Learn about the upcoming Contract Campaign and share what YOU want to fight for! Food will be provided. Please RSVP here.

Weekly Stewards Call - (Except 2nd Tuesday of each Month - Join the Ask the Officers Call)
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver)
Join the Steward’s the first, third, and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., and be sure to encourage ALL of your fellow stewards to join us. On the second week Join the Ask the Officers Call

We also encourage all stewards to take advantage of our newly launched “Empower U”.
Empower U is a flexible, on-demand platform that allows you to learn at your own pace. Each course, from grievance handling to organizing conversations, is designed for steward leadership. You’ll find resources, practical tools, and Steward certification opportunities to help you stay informed and effective.
Getting Started with Empower U
To help you begin, we’ve attached a Getting Started How To Guide that outlines each step for accessing and navigating the platform. Here’s a quick overview:

Access the Platform: Go to https://learning.seiu1000.org/login/index.php and log in using SEIU SSO.
Explore Courses: Select a category and course that interests you, review objectives, and dive into the materials.
Complete the Quiz & Survey: Each course includes a quiz and an evaluation survey to ensure you gain full credit for completion.

Take a look at the attached guide for a step-by-step walk-through!

Additional Resources for Stewards:

StewardCall@seiu1000.org: We’re always monitoring this inbox for any questions or concerns. Feel free to reach out!
MWhite@seiu1000.org: Direct your questions regarding steward training credits (e.g., AST, MOU, NEO) to Matthew White.
ab119@seiu1000.org: This email is for stewards to report departments’ non-compliance with New Employee Orientations (NEOs).
Asktheofficers@seiu1000.org: Use this email for any questions directed to the union officers.
Webmaster@seiu1000.org: For any website-related issues, reach out to this address.

If you have members interested in becoming a steward, direct them to the SEIU Local 1000 LAPS application to fill out the required documents. For any questions or concerns, please email us at LAPS@seiu1000.org
Let’s continue to stand strong together.

DLC 723 Membership Meeting
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | SEIU Local 1000 – Norwalk, 12501 Imperial Highway, Suite 510, Norwalk, CA, 90650, United States
Don’t Miss Our First Membership Meeting of the Year!
Our power comes from you: our members and future members. Your presence matters, your voice matters, and every voice deserves to be heard. This meeting is open to both members and non-members because when we come together, we build real collective power.
🍽️ Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP no later than January 22, 2026, so we can ensure an accurate headcount for food.
RSVP by email to God0777@yahoo.com or by phone/text to 323-213-5278
Click here to download our flyer to share with your coworkers!

DLC 741 Executive/Steward Meeting
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join DLC 741 at our monthly Executive/Steward Meeting!
This virtual meeting will be held on Zoom from 18:00 – 20:00 on the First Monday of every Month, except September. That specific meeting will be on Tuesday, September 8, because of the holiday on Monday.
The Executive Board/Steward meeting is open to ALL MEMBERS of our DLC to view, but ONLY Members of the Executive Board and current Stewards are allowed to participate.
Click here to register!

Power Up Your Bargaining IQ Webinar
2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Dear Member,
Ready to level up your bargaining knowledge? Join us for Power Up Your Bargaining IQ, a fast-paced, game-themed webinar where real worksite experiences become the clues that build bargaining power.
You’ll learn how everyday issues turn into contract proposals, how member voices shape negotiations, and why solidarity is the ultimate prize. This interactive training is designed to make bargaining clearer, more engaging, and more powerful.
Webinar Details
🗓️ Date:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
⏰ Time:
6:00 – 7:30 PM
🖥️ Webinar:
Please check your email for the zoom registration.
This webinar is for members only. Click here to join today!

DLC 747 Zoom General Meeting
2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver)

DLC 704 EDD Meeting
2026-02-11 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a worksite meeting on February 11th. Learn about the 2026 Contract Campaign and how you can get involved to help us fight for a stronger contract. We’ll also be going over your rights on the job, including protections around pay, telework, and working conditions. Get your questions answered and make sure you know how to stand up for yourself at work.
Meeting Details
🗓️ Date:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
⏰ Time:
10 AM – 1 PM
📌 Location:
EDD | 685 E Carnegie Dr – Break Room

Steward Training - February Action Lab
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Steward Rights and Protections: This course is designed to empower stewards with a foundational understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities as agents of their union. Stewards will learn how to effectively represent their coworkers, understand critical retaliation protections, and recognize the importance of contract enforcement.
Register Here

Our Constitutional Freedoms: Know Your Rights on ICE Webinar
2026-02-24 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Register for the Our Constitutional Freedoms: Know Your Rights on ICE Webinar here: https://seiu1000-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p1uPeeFHTj6gyj_uCNqF_w#/registration
Learn ways you can protect yourself during an ICE encounter here: https://www.seiu1000.org/ice/

DLC 782 Purple Up Solidarity Breaks & Steward Office Hours
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join DLC 782 every Wednesday during lunch for virtual Purple Up Solidarity Breaks to learn, share, and connect with fellow workers.
PURPLE UP SOLIDARITY BREAKS
When: Every Wednesday from 12:00-12:30 PM (see below for Zoom info)
• Short presentation & open discussion
• Open to ALL workers (members and non-members) & no experience required
STEWARD OFFICE HOURS
When: Every Wednesday from 12:30-1:00 PM (see below for Zoom info)
• Drop in anytime to get support from union stewards
• Ask questions & get help with finding and accessing resources
ZOOM INFO
Link: https://tinyurl.com/seiu1000dlc782purpleup
(password: [REDACTED]
Whether you are new to unions or a longtime member, this is our space to grow stronger together. Let’s build our collective power NOW to be UNITED and STRONG when our contract campaign kicks off in early 2026. Together we will win!
Email seiu1000dlc782@gmail.com with any questions
