October 14, 2020
Voting is Underway for the General Election. Use your Voice and Vote Now!
The importance of this election can’t be overstated—every race, from president and other national representatives down to the candidates running to represent you at city hall or on the school board. This is an opportunity for working families to elect lawmakers who share our values and believe in better jobs, safer families, and stronger communities.
Telework: Local 1000 member seeks, wins the ability to telework after 3 unreasonable denials
One of our Southern California members working at DMV was recently granted the ability to telework—and to care for a child whose elementary school had closed—after an assist from one of our representatives at the Union Resource Center (URC).
SEIU Member Raymond Altman Steps Up for Crescent City
This year, when two incumbents decided not to run for their positions on the Crescent City, California City Council, SEIU Local 1000 member Raymond Altman decided it was time to take on a leadership role in his community, much like he has done at Local 1000 over the past decade.
LUNAFEST Women’s Film Festival Goes Virtual Friday, October 16
LUNAFEST—the annual film festival that provides a platform for women to share their untold stories—returns for the third year to Local 1000 Friday, October 16. 2020 marks the 20th annual edition of the festival and will feature seven short films made by, for, and about women. The event is hosted by our own Women’s Empowerment Committee.