June 19, 2025
After unsuccessful attempts to reverse the state’s decision through required settlement talks, Local 1000 is moving forward with a full evidentiary hearing to challenge the State’s unilateral imposition of a mandatory four-day Return-to-Office (RTO) policy.
During the settlement meeting, our Union called on the Governor to rescind the RTO mandate, arguing it was imposed in violation of the Dills Act — the law that protects our right to bargain over changes to working conditions. Local 1000 maintains that the order was issued without proper consultation or good-faith bargaining, overstepping what the State is legally allowed to do.
We’re committed to defending our members’ rights and the integrity of the bargaining process.
“Our position is simple: the State cannot disregard its duty to negotiate over matters that directly impact employees’ working conditions,” said President Walls. “We didn’t pick this fight, but we won’t back down from it either.”
The case now heads to a full evidentiary hearing before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), where the facts will be presented and a legal decision made.