When David, a CAL FIRE employee, received an evaluation filled with negative reviews and misleading comments, he knew something wasn’t right — and so did his union.
With SEIU Local 1000’s support, David submitted a formal rebuttal with documentation to set the record straight. During an informal discussion with management, our union raised concerns about the inaccuracies in the evaluation and cited our contract protections.
The result? CAL FIRE agreed to amend the evaluation to reflect the correct information, as SEIU Local 1000 demanded. Even more importantly, David was notified that his Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA), which had been impacted by the unfair evaluation, would be restored.
This win was achieved without even needing to file a grievance — proof that when members speak up and know their rights, we can hold management accountable.
If you’re facing an unfair evaluation, don’t face it alone. Contact your union.