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Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight

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...

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The 2026 Contract Fight Starts Now

The 2026 Contract Fight Starts Now

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...

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Member Wins Retroactive Pay

Member Wins Retroactive Pay

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...

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Union Update

Mental Health First Aid Workshop

Mental Health First Aid Workshop

Mental Health First Aid Workshop Free for SEIU Local 1000 members!Sponsored by: SEIU Local 1000 Next Gen Human Rights Committee. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors.  Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and...

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R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

Your Unit 1 leadership team is preparing to launch the 2025 Recruitment and Retention Report process as outlined in Article 5.17.1 of our Contract and will be holding a Zoom informational session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for those interested in...

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Don’t Be Fooled: Protect Your Union Power This Halloween!

Don’t Be Fooled: Protect Your Union Power This Halloween!

As Halloween approaches, you might see some spooky messages encouraging you to opt out of your union dues, promising "treats" like extra cash in your paycheck. But don't be tricked by these distractions-opting out weakens the very power that's won the wages, benefits,...

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A message from President Anica Walls – October 2024

A message from President Anica Walls – October 2024

Dear Local 1000 Community - I’m proud to highlight the progress we’ve made together. From fighting for fair reclassification to pushing for the full 4% raise our members deserve, we’re proving what collective strength can achieve. We’ve also had wins like recovering...

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R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

Union Update: September 15, 2024

A message from President Anica Walls – September 2024 Susan Rodriguez Elected to Chief Negotiator Position Union Victory: Safer Working Conditions Secured for Fresno Call Center Employees Adam Basler: A Voice for Justice and Fairness in Local 1000 Protecting Your...

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R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

Union Update: August 12, 2024

President's Newsletter - August 2024 Remembering Jane McAlevey: A Leader in Worker Empowerment Today’s the Deadline for Job Steward training Meet the New Bargaining Team: Elected to Negotiate the 2026 Contract Your Recent Paychecks Include a 3% Raise from Our New...

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Correctional Healthcare Training Programs Expand

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 Licensed Vocational...

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Adam Basler: A Voice for Justice and Fairness in Local 1000

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...

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R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

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...

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Union Update: September 22, 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...

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Union Update: September 22, 2023

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...

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Union Update: September 22, 2023

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...

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Union Update: September 22, 2023

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...

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R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

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

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R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

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

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R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)

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

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