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Make Summer Count—And Protect What You’ve Earned
Summer is coming up, and as a Local 1000 member, you can take advantage of exclusive discounts at some of California’s top attractions, including Disneyland, LEGOLAND, San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, SeaWorld San Diego, and Santa Cruz Beach...
Overpayment Collection Reversed
When Carlos was notified that the state intended to collect months of alleged overpayments from his paycheck, he reached out to SEIU Local 1000 for help. What could have become a costly and stressful situation quickly turned into a clear win. After...
Union Wins Out-of-Class Settlement for Member
SEIU Local 1000 recently secured a major win for member Linda, who had been performing higher-level duties as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) while officially classified as an Office Technician Typing. After winning the Merit...
Union Defends Member’s Sick Leave Rights
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...
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...
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...
Critical Emergency Equipment Now in Place
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...
Member Spotlight: Michael Garcia Peters – A True Hero in the Kitchen
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...
Bad Boss Defeated: A Union Win in Richmond
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...
Union Update
Union Update: July 1, 2022
From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall Enjoy the Benefits of SEIU Local 1000 Membership Connect with SEIU Local 1000 Leadership, Wednesdays on “Straight Talk” Third Installment of General Salary Increase begins July 1
Union Update: June 24, 2022
The Fight for Worker Rights is Universal Facing COVID surge, Oakland Workers March on the Boss, Demand Safety Board Chair Bill Hall Reports on How SEIU Local 1000 is Moving Forward EDD Steward team wins big for returning Employment Program Representatives Connect with...
Union Update: June 10, 2022
Stewards lead the way doing real representation Board Chair Bill Hall talks about SEIU Local 1000 progress in his weekly letter to represented employees Our Fight is Underway for Essential Worker Premium Pay Connect with Local 1000 Leaders Every Wednesday on “Straight...
Union Update: June 17, 2022
SEIU Local 1000 Apprenticeship Program Continues Expansion From the Desk of Board Chair Bill Hall Highlights from the June Board of Directors Meeting Saving Money is an Added Value of SEIU Local 1000 Membership Join the SEIU Local 1000 African American Committee in...
Union Update: June 3, 2022
Apprentice Program Graduate Sees New Career Success Local 1000 Moving Forward: A Weekly Progress Report from Board Chair Bill Hall Make a Direct Connection to Local 1000’s Leadership, Wednesdays on “Straight Talk” Third Installment of General Salary Increase begins...
Union Update: May 27, 2022
Board Chair Bill Hall’s Weekly Message Professional Development Days: Use them or lose them! Deadline Approaching! Contract Enforcement: We’re Fighting Every Day to Protect our Hard-Earned Rights There’s a new way to connect with your Union. No pre-registration...
Union Update: May 20, 2022
Bargaining Team Jumpstarts Contract Negotiations with Weekend Meeting Poor People’s Campaign Rally and March in L.A.: Monday, May 16th Member questions: Asked and Answered! Listen and Talk with SEIU Local 1000 Leadership on “Straight Talk” Each Wednesday From the Desk...
Union Update: May 13, 2022
May is Military Appreciation Month 2023 Contract Campaign Underway: Bargaining Team Meets this Weekend Stewards lead the way doing real representation News from the Desk of SEIU Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall Member vs. Non-member: Representation and benefits IT...
Union Update: May 6, 2022
Bargaining for a General Salary Increase: The Key is a Strong Membership The Week in Review: A message from Board Chair Bill Hall NATIONAL NURSES WEEK May 6-12, 2022 Bargaining Unit 1 Prison Industry Authority workers win big pay differential arbitration Celebrating...
Union Update: April 29, 2022
A Message from SEIU Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall How Contract Negotiations Work – Who Bargains our Contract? SEIU Local 1000 and State reach agreement on Actuary Series Consolidation Know Your Rights – Who Owns Your Leaves? Can we get a Cost-of-Living Increase...
Union Update: April 22, 2022
Local 1000 Returns to Telework Bargaining April 27 Out-of-Class grievance wins earn represented employees back pay and more A Message From Local 1000 Board Chair Environmental Committee Commemorates Earth Day
Union Update: April 15, 2022
News and Updates from Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Know Your Rights: Holiday Leaves Bargaining Unit 15 Members Take Action with 3 Statewide Joint Labor Management Committees Applications for Job Steward Fast Track Training Now Being Accepted An Important Message for...
Union Update: April 8, 2022
Know Your Rights: Weingarten Rights and Disciplinary Protection Apprenticeship Program Now in its 5th Year – New Graduates Announced A Letter about SEIU Local 1000 Governance from Board Chair Bill Hall Preparations for Contract Negotiations Already Underway–Watch the...
Union Update: March 25, 2022
Contract Enforcement for our Represented Members is a Top Priority Women’s History Union Governance in Action: Highlights from the March 19 Board of Directors’ Meeting A message from Board Chair Bill Hall Your important questions answered
Union Update: March 18, 2022
Organizing to Empower our Union Moving Forward with New Leadership: It’s a new day for SEIU Local 1000 Women’s Empowerment Committee: Tearing Down Challenges and Barriers Celebrating Women’s History Month
Union Update: February 17, 2022
Local 1000 Celebrates Black History Month Local 1000 Celebrates Black History Month
Union Update: February 11, 2022
African American Leaders for Today
Union Update: February 2, 2022
2021 Year in Review: A Report from the Union Resource Center CSEA Announces New Scholarship Opportunity 2021 Year in Review: Transparency and Openness a Hallmark of Richard Louis Brown’s Presidency 2021 Year in Review: A Report from the Union Resource Center 2021 Year...
2021 Year in Review: Bargaining Team Elected
On December 11 & 12, 2021, Local 1000 bargaining representatives from across the state met at a virtual gathering of the Statewide Bargaining Advisory Committee (SBAC) in order to elect the new bargaining teams. In all, we elected more than 60 Local 1000 members...
Union Update: January 19, 2022
2021 Year in Review: State Budget, Contract Enforcement, Contract Department, Bargaining Team Elected
Union Update: January 11, 2022
2021 Year in Review – New Statewide Leadership 2021 Year in Review – 10 Point Plan Board of Directors Human Rights Committee Reports