When Emmanuel submitted a doctor’s note for time off after receiving treatment in Mexico, the Employment Development Department refused to honor it, claiming it was “not substantiated” without explanation. Our union stepped in to ensure his rights under Article 8.2 of...

For Cruz Mora, union membership has always been a family affair. As the proud son of an active union member, Cruz saw firsthand how union benefits could uplift a family struggling to make ends meet. He grew up attending union events with his mother, who instilled in...

In 2025, state workers were tested. We faced budget pressure, attacks on collective bargaining, and decisions that threatened the stability of our workplaces. But we also showed something powerful: fighting for what we deserve is how we build power. Our contract is...

The SEIU Local 1000 Stewards at CDCR–Los Angeles County are proud to celebrate a major victory for the health and safety of our nursing staff and the patients they care for. After a long fight to address serious safety code violations, including faulty emergency...

When broken equipment threatened the safety and efficiency of the kitchen, one cook didn’t just wait for change—he made it happen. For months, staff had been submitting work orders for malfunctioning griddles and ovens, only to see little to no action from the...

SEIU Local 1000 helped member Cheri Lin, also known as Ping Ping Lin, secure a major victory in her career. After realizing the value of union representation, she worked with the union to address a long-standing issue with her Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA) and salary...

For years, Brenden Garcia, a Staff Services Coordinator at the Department of Rehabilitation in Richmond, endured constant harassment and intimidation from a manager whose favoritism and mismanagement created a toxic workplace. Like many of his coworkers, Brenden saw...

On the evening of December 11, 2025, Bakersfield College celebrated the pinning of nursing graduates from the Fall 2025 cohort. Among those graduates were four of our apprentices: Megan Baligad, Tiffany Contreras, and Annie Gaeta of Wasco State Prison; and Roxanna...

Our collective action turned a tough bargaining fight into a win for every member. From maintaining our 3% raise to extending telework, members are seeing real results. And just as importantly, the State is seeing that when SEIU Local 1000 members unite, we can’t be...

Membership is more important than ever. In 2026, we’re facing an uphill battle against Return-to-Office mandates, unfair budget cuts, and the fight for fair raises. Politicians pay attention when they know thousands of members are united behind us. When we speak with...

Gi Shin, an Associate Governmental Program Analyst at the Department of Transportation, discovered that she had not been receiving the correct Geographic Pay Differential (GEO) despite being eligible. After reaching out to payroll and investigating the issue, it...

SEIU Local 1000, in partnership with the Department of General Services and Bakersfield College, is proud to announce the graduation for the first cohort of apprentices of the DGS and SEIU Local 1000 Custodian to Office Administration Apprenticeship Program! The first...

When Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) employee Billy Bowens received a negative Performance Appraisal that referenced a Letter of Instruction (LOI), he knew something wasn’t right. With SEIU Local 1000 by his side, Billy pushed back. Management had ignored Billy’s...

Lisa, a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Department of Veterans Affairs, was shocked to learn that a fraudulent unemployment claim had been filed in her name back in 2021 — using her Social Security number and date of birth. The fraudulent claim interfered with her...

When the State gets it wrong, SEIU Local 1000 fights to make it right. In recent months, our union has helped put thousands of dollars back where it belongs — in our members' pockets. At CHCF, Erica, a Correctional Case Records Analyst, discovered she had been stuck...

Oscar and Liam, both Information Technology Associates at the DMV, were placed in the wrong salary range when they were hired. Despite holding full college degrees with an IT focus, they were appointed to Range A, instead of the higher-paying Range C — which they...

When David, a CAL FIRE employee, received an evaluation filled with negative reviews and misleading comments, he knew something wasn’t right — and so did his union. With SEIU Local 1000’s support, David submitted a formal rebuttal with documentation to set the record...

Ash has had an interest in technology from a very young age. From helping family troubleshoot computers to getting their first taste of coding in a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program at school, they have always gravitated towards technology. So when the...

Governor Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate isn’t about improving services – it’s a shortsighted decision that disregards what’s best for workers and the state. We’ve proven that remote and hybrid work increase productivity, save...

When Joshua, a Motor Vehicle Representative at DMV Sacramento, repeatedly raised concerns about a coworker’s habit of coughing and sneezing without covering her mouth, management ignored his complaints—even after he put them in writing. Despite his...

When Registered Nurses at DSH Patton were repeatedly floated into non-RN roles, we took action to enforce our contract and protect patient care. Seven grievances were filed after nurses were floated for non RN functions, violating our Memorandum of Understanding...

When Rachel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at CHCF, was unfairly rejected on probation despite receiving satisfactory performance reviews, SEIU Local 1000 took action. A Union Representative advocated for Rachel during her Skelly Hearing, presenting...

The zSystems Apprenticeship Program celebrated a major milestone on February 26, 2025, as its third cohort of apprentices graduated after two years of dedicated training. Launched in 2023, this program combines classroom instruction...

This past year, we’ve answered an incredible 30,903 calls through the Member Resource Center (MRC). Whether it’s questions about pay raises, dealing with workplace issues, or understanding benefits, these calls show how we stand together to solve problems and navigate...

SEIU Local 1000’s Native American Committee proudly participated in Sacramento’s Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Parade on Saturday, November 9. Held along Capitol Mall, the event brought together Indigenous people and allies from across the region to...

In a groundbreaking move, SEIU has officially rejoined the AFL-CIO, uniting 15 million workers across industries in one of the strongest labor coalitions in the country. This partnership comes at a critical moment, with corporate greed and anti-union forces on the...

When Kyle, a Tax Technician in Bargaining Unit 1, received notice of a proposed 5% salary reduction for six months, he knew he needed support. As a union member, he immediately reached out to his worksite steward, Mech Block-Sherles, who wasted no time in connecting...

Got a bad boss? We’ve all encountered them—someone whose decisions or actions make work more difficult than it needs to be. Whether it’s denying approved leave without explanation, violating safety protocols, retaliating against workers for speaking up, or creating a...