Steward Spotlight – Ted J. Bloom
Ted J. Bloom, Department of Education What made you decide to start working for the State?I always wanted a union job. Never had one. Heard good things about unions. Better pay and benefits. Less of a need to hire a private attorney. How has your leadership evolved...
56th Annual Chicano Moratorium
The SEIU Local 1000 Latin@ Committee will join the 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee for the 56th Annual Chicano Moratorium on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the East Los Angeles College Quad. Join the Latin@ Committee for this year's commemoration...
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Steward Spotlight – Cruz Mora
Cruz Mora, Department of Health Care Services What made you decide to start working for the State?I decided to start my career at the State as a Student Assistant at DSH, after interning for the Capitol State Assembly in college. This immediately set off a chain...
August 15-16: Board of Directors Meeting
SEIU Local 1000 members are invited to join your executive board members for a quarterly Board of Directors Meeting taking place this Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2026 in Sacramento, CA. Come sit in as we discuss important union updates!
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Telework Update: EDD August Follow-up
On July 24th, SEIU had a follow-up meeting with EDD regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate. SEIU again requested a full breakdown of impacted employees, divisions, and worksite locations that are temporarily exempt, using rotating systems or temporarily delayed...
Steward Spotlight – Leif Jones
Leif Jones, Department of Housing and Community Development What made you decide to start working for the State? I was looking for a career path where I could contribute to my community. Something where I would work with people who need help. It's a space that...
Master Table Update: July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026Many members have asked what happens now that our Contract expired 30 days ago. The answer is simple: bargaining continues. Our bargaining team is still at the table, but the State is refusing to bargain fairly. That's why last week SEIU Local 1000 filed...
