March 10, 2021
Maria Elena Durazo – A Strong Advocate for California Worker’s Rights
It’s March, and that means it’s Women’s History Month!
When we celebrate historical months, we typically focus on
individuals and events from the past. But it’s equally important
to talk about people who are still alive and to highlight the
work they’re currently doing to ensure social, economic, and
environmental justice for all. One such figure is María Elena
Durazo.
Working Hard to Enforce Our Member’s Hard-Earned Contract Rights
The Contract Local 1000 members worked hard to achieve contains hundreds of provisions that govern our wages, benefits, and working conditions. Even though we’re working in “pandemic times,” our Union Stewards and our Union Resource Center are on the front lines, ensuring our members receive full representation. And when management fails to respect us, we’re finding solutions for our members.
Win: Pay error corrected…with interest
Bargaining Representatives Gather, Gain Knowledge, and Grow Their Leadership at 2021 Spring SBAC
Nearly 150 members of our union’s Statewide Bargaining Advisory Committee (SBAC) convened on February 27 in a day-long virtual meeting to discuss matters related to our contract and the hard-earned rights that agreement grants us.
The SBAC is a group of elected member leaders who serve as liaisons between the workplace and our bargaining team. They’re called District Bargaining Unit Representatives (DBURs) and they provide unit-specific knowledge as well as general contract knowledge. They play an important role during bargaining as well as the time between negotiations.
Cost Savings Task Force Preparing Report for Governor
Proposed savings may ensure timely general salary increase
Later this month, our Cost Savings Task Force will submit a report to the Governor’s Office identifying budget reductions to be directed towards state employee compensation in order to preserve our 2% general salary increase negotiated in 2019 and scheduled for July 1 of this year.
Amy Valdez – Helping Local 1000 Fight for a Better Contract
SEIU Local 1000 member, DLC 703 Secretary, and International Delegate Amy Valdez decided to become a steward coming out of the last recession when it was clear that state employees would have to fight for a better contract and better working conditions. Once she accomplished her goal, she turned her focus toward organizing her Inglewood EDD office, with a goal of 100% membership, while also working on the ongoing contract campaign.