AB 2367 Advances — Keep the Pressure On

AB 2367, SEIU Local 1000’s bill to increase accountability and transparency in the State’s use of registry staffing, passed the Senate committee on a unanimous 3-0 vote. This win reflects the power of members speaking out about the staffing crisis in state facilities.

AB 2223 also passed the committee on a 2-1 vote. While this bill addresses mandatory overtime in California correctional facilities and was sponsored by another labor organization, it shares the same goal as AB 2367: improving accountability and protecting workers from excessive mandatory overtime. Together, the advancement of both bills sends a strong message that lawmakers recognize mandatory overtime as a serious workforce issue that demands action.

While AB 2367 moved forward, the State rejected our proposals to address MOT and improve recruitment and retention through competitive wages and salary adjustments. Without real investment in civil service staff, vacancies will continue, and departments will keep relying on MOT and costly registry staffing.

Stand with Medical Assistants on July 16

We’re also fighting for fairness at the bargaining table. On July 16, we’re asking members to call or email in support of our Medical Assistant bargaining proposal to establish a fair Post and Bid process. Most healthcare classifications already have the opportunity to post and bid for positions; Medical Assistants deserve that same fairness, transparency, and respect.

Your voice can help move this proposal forward.

Passing AB 2367 out of committee is an important step, but the bill still has a long way to go before becoming law.

Call or email CalHR and department leadership to demand real solutions to the staffing crisis, not more mandatory overtime. While you’re at it, urge the State to support a fair Post and Bid process for Medical Assistants.

Now is the time to keep the pressure on.

🗣️ WHAT TO SAY

Hello, my name is __________, and I’m a proud SEIU Local 1000 member working at __________.

 

I’m calling to ask the State to address the staffing crisis by ending the overuse of Mandatory Overtime, investing in permanent staff, increasing transparency around registry staffing, and returning to the bargaining table with meaningful solutions.

 

I’m also asking you to support our bargaining proposal that gives Medical Assistants a fair Post and Bid process. Medical Assistants deserve the same fairness, transparency, and opportunity as other healthcare classifications.

 

Thank you for your time.

Make the call. Send the email. Support Medical Assistants. Together, we can end the overuse of Mandatory Overtime and build a stronger future for California’s healthcare workforce.

The Real Cost of Registry Nursing Staff

Stopping MOT is essential to protect nurses from exhaustion, burnout, and compromised patient care. Ending the reliance on expensive registry nursing staff will allow the state to reinvest in permanent hiring, ensuring stable and cost-effective nursing staffing.

• • Registry RNs cost the state between $218,400 – $260,000 annually (compared to $127,741 for state-employed RNs).
  • Registry LVNs cost between $122,720 – $135,200 annually (compared to $71,700 for state-employed LVNs).
  • The state is spending millions unnecessarily, while overworked and understaffed nurses suffer MOT mandates!