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Stewards Stand Strong: Defending Contract Rights and Ensuring Fair Treatment
Local 1000 Job Stewards are union members who represent their coworkers, making sure contract rights are upheld and workplace concerns are addressed. They stand on the front lines, protecting the rights we’ve worked hard to secure. Recently, at a...
Correctional Healthcare Training Programs Expand
Upward mobility is a union value There’s more opportunity on the horizon for our members in the healthcare field to make a dramatic career change and receive additional skill-building training. Local 1000 is announcing a dramatic expansion in its...
Protecting Your Hard-Earned Contract Rights
Saying “no” to bullying and harassment works. A supervisor at an Housing and Community Development office created a hostile working environment by interrupting staff their duty-free lunchtime and by standing over them until they complied with...
Susan Rodriguez Elected to Chief Negotiator Position
There’s new leadership for our contract bargaining team: Susan Rodriguez, the Chair of Bargaining Unit 1, has been elected to the position of Local 1000 Chief Negotiator and will guide the 60+ members of our bargaining team as they work to improve...
A message from President Anica Walls – September 2024
Dear Local 1000 Members – This month’s newsletter highlights the incredible progress we’ve made together. From securing safer working conditions to resolving contract violations, we’ve proven the strength of our union time and time again. I’m so...
Union Victory: Safer Working Conditions Secured for Fresno Call Center Employees
A years-long health and safety battle at the Fresno DMV Center has resulted in a union victory: later this fall, our represented employees will move into a new workspace, leaving behind a rat-infested office that he state management and the...
Adam Basler: A Voice for Justice and Fairness in Local 1000
From a young age, Adam Basler knew he had to stand up for those who couldn’t always speak for themselves. This instinct, first sparked when he defended a differently abled classmate in school, has shaped his life’s work as an advocate for...
Union Update
A message from President Anica Walls – September 2024
Dear Local 1000 Members – This month’s newsletter highlights the incredible progress we’ve made together. From securing safer working conditions to resolving contract violations, we’ve proven the strength of our union time and time again. I’m so proud of the work our...
Union Victory: Safer Working Conditions Secured for Fresno Call Center Employees
A years-long health and safety battle at the Fresno DMV Center has resulted in a union victory: later this fall, our represented employees will move into a new workspace, leaving behind a rat-infested office that he state management and the property owner never fully...
Adam Basler: A Voice for Justice and Fairness in Local 1000
From a young age, Adam Basler knew he had to stand up for those who couldn’t always speak for themselves. This instinct, first sparked when he defended a differently abled classmate in school, has shaped his life’s work as an advocate for justice—and as a strong union...
President’s Newsletter – August 2024
I’m excited to introduce myself as your new President of SEIU Local 1000. My name is Anica Walls, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for you. As your President, I’m committed to making sure every member’s voice is heard and that we stand strong...
Today’s the Deadline for Job Steward training
Applications due 5 p.m. August 9 – step into your leadership! Local 1000 Job Stewards are on the front lines of protecting our hard-earned contract rights. We’re building a strong representational team of member-leaders who will make our jobs better and our Union...
Meet the New Bargaining Team: Elected to Negotiate the 2026 Contract
Getting Ready to Fight for Better Wages, Benefits, and Working Conditions We’re excited to announce that our new bargaining team is ready to take action! After a recent meeting of the Statewide Bargaining Advisory Council (SBAC) in late July, over 60 dedicated Local...
Your Recent Paychecks Include a 3% Raise from Our New Contract!
We won a contract that puts more money in your pocket You’ve probably noticed the 3% salary increase in your recent paychecks—it's the second of three annual raises from our 2023 contract campaign. This raise is a direct result of our collective efforts and strength...
Union Victory: Prison Teacher Wins $40k Back Pay!
Local 1000 Champions Fair Pay and Real Representation A dedicated welding instructor at Folsom Prison, Melvin Johnson, recently won a significant victory with the support of our union, securing a pay scale grievance worth nearly $40,000. This win came after he didn’t...
Your Union Making Headlines
SEIU Local 1000 has been actively engaged in several critical issues that have recently garnered media attention, showcasing our unwavering commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of state workers. Our dedication to our members' well-being extends to their...
Victory for Workers: Stopping the Taxpayer Deception Act
We're proud to share a major win for our union and all public sector workers in California—the defeat of the so-called Taxpayer Deception Act. This victory is a testament to our collective strength and determination to protect our rights and the quality of public...
UNIT 15: Shoe Allowance Victory at CCHCS
Custodians at CCHCS win Shoe Allowance and Back Pay Uniform and shoe allowances are vital contract rights. When custodians at CCHCS were not receiving their $100 shoe allowance, our Unit 15 members and union staff took action to uphold our contract. “We fought hard...
Remembering Jane McAlevey: A Leader in Worker Empowerment
We mourn the loss of Jane McAlevey, a tireless advocate who left an indelible mark on the labor movement, including here in California, where she impacted many of our SEIU Local 1000 members. Her recent passing at the age of 59 after battling multiple myeloma cancer...
Union Update: December 15, 2023
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Union Update: November 16, 2023
- Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: November 13 – 19
- Lawmakers, educators, and community come together at California School for the Deaf, Fremont
- We stand in solidarity with the California Association of Professional Scientists
- You’re invited to the grand opening of our new LA office in Norwalk, Dec. 2
- Do you have a bold vision for the future? Become an SEIU International Delegate
Union Update: November 2, 2023
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Union Update: October 6, 2023
Union Update: October 6, 2023
PUBLISHED ON OCTOBER 6, 2023 Your new contract makes your commute on public transit free, statewideIn Sacramento, we’re partnering with SacRT to make access easier. If you’re one of the represented employees of SEIU Local 1000 who rely on public transit to get to...
Union Update: September 29, 2023
Union Update: September 22, 2023
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 Celebrating the Growing Power of the California Latino Caucus Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service. They have enhanced and shaped...
Union Update: September 15, 2023
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 LAPS training program for Job Stewards accepting applications SEIU Local 1000 Job Stewards are on the front lines for our Union; they organize their fellow members and are our members’ first line of defense when their contract rights...
Union Update: September 8, 2023
Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet three people who made a difference while building the labor movement There’s a crucial intersection between Hispanic American culture and the labor movement, and it’s an important component of our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month...
Union Update: September 1, 2023
PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 Ratifying our Tentative Agreement: What your voting choice means Voting ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on contract ratification is an important choice that you’ll be making for yourself, for your coworkers, and for your families. With less than a week...
Union Update: July 28, 2023
$4.5 mil Workforce Development Grant accelerates success, growth of Apprenticeship Program Board of Directors meet to move Local 1000 forward Local 1000 lets CalHR feel our pain Get ready for Labor Day with Local 1000 Recommended Reads
Union Update: July 21, 2023
Local 1000 Plans Next Round of Actions Civil Service Career Program Set to Kick Off in October Stephanie Swails Steps Up and Speaks Out for Local 1000 Recommended Reads
Union Update: July 14, 2023
Local 1000 Prepares Next Steps for Contract Campaign Local 1000 Worker Stands Up to False Workplace Charges Recommended Reads
Union Update: July 7, 2023
Big Win for SEIU Local 1000 Dramatically Reaffirms Protected Union Activity Membership Means Power Dental Source Provides Union Members with Affordable Oral Health Care Recommended Reads