Union Update: December 15, 2023
Chair Bill Hall reports results from the December Board Meeting
The Local 1000 Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2023 in Sacramento on Dec. 9, 10, and on Monday, Dec. 11.
Your local 1000 Board of Directors are member-elected leaders, comprised presidents representing more than 50 District Labor Councils, ten bargaining unit chairs, and our statewide officers.
This three-day meeting was heavily focused on a review of the past year’s spending (2023) and approval of the budget for the upcoming year (2024).
Vote for delegates to the 2024 SEIU International Convention
Voting begins now for 55 delegates who will represent Local 1000 and its members at the SEIU International Convention May 19-22, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Convention delegates play an important role in shaping the future of the labor movement here and across the nation.
This is your opportunity to ensure that the voices of our members are heard. Cast your ballot for SEIU International Delegate before the January 16, 2024 deadline.
Voting begins December 15.
Ballots must be returned by January 16, 2024
The 2024 Pay Date Calendars and Employee Leave Record forms are now available
Each year, Local 1000 produces two great tools you can use to manage your time, your leaves, and to remember when that next paycheck is coming.
You can obtain copies of the Pay Date Calendars and Employee Leave Records in several ways:
You can download and/or print a digital copy by clicking here
If you want physical copies, contact your regional/area office and ask that your Local 1000 representative/organizer mail or deliver them to you, or …
State issues pay letter – raises, retroactive pay forthcoming
On Thursday, Dec. 14, Today, CalHR issued the long-awaited pay letter that instructs the State Controller’s Office (SCO) to issue retroactive pay and the pay raises we won in our new contract.
“We will begin to see checks covering retroactive pay in December, and our new salaries will be reflected in the January paycheck,” said Irene Green, VP for Bargaining. “I’ve been in close contact with CalHR and the SCO to monitor their progress”.
We believe the retroactive pay check will issue on Dec. 19th; January paychecks will issue according to usual practices.
From the Desk of Board Chair Bill Hall
The SEIU International Convention is May 19 – 22, 2024, in Philadelphia, PA.
Convention delegates represent the interests of the 96,000 state workers represented by Local 1000. Delegates attend meetings, vote on resolutions, elect international officers, approve budgets, and help shape the future of the SEIU organization as a whole, including policies that impact the work of SEIU Local 1000.
Elected representatives and delegates of member-run SEIU Local 1000 work to shape the direction of our union and our allies at SEIU International in our fight for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Our leaders are at the forefront of organizing our efforts to give our members, and all working families the opportunity to have a good life, live in sustainable communities, and enjoy the fruits of social and economic justice
State Issues Pay Letter
Today, CalHR issued the long-awaited pay letter that instructs the State Controller’s Office (SCO) to issue retroactive pay and the pay raises we won in our new contract.
“We will begin to see checks covering retroactive pay in December, and our new salaries will be reflected in the January paycheck,” said Irene Green, Vice President for Bargaining. “I’ve been in close contact with CalHR and the SCO to monitor their progress”.
DLC 741 Virtual General Meeting
Meeting ZOOM Link: To receive the zoom link, please click here to register.
For any questions or concerns, please DLC 741 President, Richard Turner
at [email protected]
DLC 794 General Membership Meeting
Agenda:
Come together for a discussion with your fellow DLC 794 members
Meet your new DLC 794 President and Job Stewards
Obtain an overview of the Mission and Vision for 2024
Vote on your 2024 DLC 794 Annual Budget
RSVP:
To receive the Zoom Link, please click here to register.