October 21, 2022
Voting in the election is easier than ever – here’s how!
Your vote is your voice! In an election where the outcomes affect us all, we have an opportunity to advance our fight for social, economic and environmental justice for working families and all Californians.
The California Voter’s Choice Act, passed in 2016, allows voters to choose how, when, and where to cast their ballot by mailing every voter a ballot, expanding in-person early voting, and allowing voters to cast a ballot at any vote center within their county
Important Dates
CCC/Susanville Closure Update – Negotiations Underway Regarding Mitigation
SEIU Local 1000’s Contract Department is working with our represented employees at Susanville’s California Correctional Center to help them understand the process and procedure of the June 30, 2023 closure of that facility.
Our team has completed two days of negotiations with CDCR regarding the Voluntary Transfer Process (VTP). An agreement has yet to be reached, as the parties present proposals and counter-proposals that will govern the process. A third day of bargaining with the State is scheduled for Tuesday, October 25.
Share your story and tell the State we need a fair and equitable contract
As we continue working toward negotiating a new contract with the State, telling the stories of members like yourself remains a crucial part. And we need your help.
Stand up and tell the State your story
When it comes to Contract negotiations, nothing impacts the State more than hearing from full-time employees who are still struggling to get by.
Statewide Bargaining Team Building Momentum for 2023 Negotiations
With contract negotiations coming in the spring of 2023, building a stronger membership was the focus for the October 15-16 virtual meeting of the Statewide Bargaining Advisory Council (SBAC).
Membership is key to winning a good contract, and when we go to the bargaining table, it’s important to have a membership roster that’s as big as possible. It sends the strongest possible message to state negotiators that we are “all in” for a good contract, one that values our contribution to California.
Contract Enforcement Wins for Members – protecting our hard-earned rights
Our Contract contains hundreds of hard-earned provisions that govern our pay and our working conditions. When management fails to comply with Contract language, our members, our Job Stewards, and our Union Resource Center join forces to ensure our rights.
Win – DMV Scheduling “Secrecy” Ended
Board Chair Bill Hall’s Weekly Leadership Report
In order to be successful in our 2023 Contract negotiations, we need to continue to build important relationships within the political world. With the help of the SEIU Local 1000 legislative team, I focused much of my attention last week on doing so as we simultaneously work to build our membership and build power in preparation for the 2023 Contract Campaign.