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As state workers and proud union members, we take pride in making California work—and here’s your chance to show it!
Apprenticeship program update: First cybersecurity cohort graduates
Our groundbreaking Apprenticeship program has lifted another group of SEIU Local 1000 members on a path to career improvement, this time, in the Information Technology’s Cybersecurity discipline.
12 apprentices, from nine different state departments, began the training program in 2021. On Sept. 25th, they graduated their program and are now well equipped for their new careers as cybersecurity professionals to help protect the State of California and its infrastructure from digital attacks.
Sweeping changes in Local 1000 leadership structure promise a stronger union
This week, we announced that our SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors has voted to make some bold and important changes in our governance structure.
It’s a revolutionary step for Local 1000, one that will allow us to more effectively serve the 96,000 state workers we represent.
What’s in our new contract? 100% paid public transit commute costs!
If you’re one of the represented employees of SEIU Local 1000 who rely on public transit to get to work, your commute can now be free!
Our contract has hundreds of sections that govern our wages, benefits, and working conditions, and section 12.4 – Commute Program – details the increase in reimbursement. We won an increase from 75% to 100% reimbursement of your commute costs, up to the monthly exclusion amount set by the IRS.
FAQs
When does our contract become a law?
Senate Bill 148 (State employment: State Bargaining Units: agreements: compensation and benefits) was signed by Governor Newsom and chaptered by the Secretary of State on Sept. 13th.
What happens next?
CalHR will issue a Pay Letter to the State Controller’s Office (SCO) notifying the SCO about the changes to the California State Civil Service Pay Scales.
When will we see changes to my paycheck?
This is dependent on the State Controller’s Office. Possibly November or December.
Do we get back pay?
Yes. The General Salary Increase (GSI) and Special Salary Adjustments (SSA) are retroactive to July 1, 2023. You should receive this pay in November or December 2023 but this is dependent on the State Controller’s Office.
When does the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) reduction take effect?
The 0.5% reduction — lowering the OPEB contribution from 3.5% to 3% — takes effect the first pay period following ratification. The reduction should be seen on our November paycheck.
When does the $165 health care premium contribution take effect?
The State’s additional $165 contribution to employee’s health care costs will take effect in December 2023. Click here to determine what your healthcare cost will be in 2024 with this additional contribution.
Show Your Union Pride With The New SEIU Local 1000 Bumper Sticker
As state workers and proud SEIU Local 1000 union members, we take pride in making California work — and here’s your chance to show it. Just click here to opt in to receive text messages and we’ll send you a new SEIU Local 1000 bumper sticker perfect to slap on your car, post in your office, or prominently display anywhere else you want!
It’s that easy — sign up for texts, and get a sticker. So, take a minute to share or update your information, and we’ll get your exclusive bumper sticker in the mail right away. Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery.
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