No strike date has been set. First, members must vote to authorize an unfair practice strike. A YES vote gives our union the authority to call an unfair practice strike and we’ll communicate the date to members if a strike is called.

Workers are not eligible to receive pay, leave or unemployment for a strike action. While Local 1000 has a strike fund, those funds will never be sufficient to replace worker wage levels. Members should know that going on strike is powerful, but it requires sacrifice, and members should think about that and plan ahead.

Yes. SEIU Local 1000 has a strike fund, but it’s important to understand that the strike fund is not intended to replace workers’ wages during a strike. Going on strike is a financial sacrifice, and members should think about that and plan ahead.

Our strike fund can help cover strike-related expenses, including legal costs if members face retaliation or other consequences for participating in a lawful strike. The fund is not intended to replace members’ regular wages while they are on strike.

Yes. Before an unfair practice strike is called, it must be approved through the Union’s internal process and by a majority vote of the affected group of members who vote. These votes will take place before we call for a strike.

If an unfair practice strike is authorized, the Union will tell members if any employees or positions are excluded from participation, but you can assume you’re eligible to participate unless you’re told otherwise. There is a difference between being “essential” in the everyday or even in a “pandemic” sense and being legally excluded from a strike. Only employees or positions whose absence for the particular day or days of the strike would create an imminent and substantial threat to public health or safety may be designated as an essential employee during a strike. If any employees/positions are determined to be excluded from a strike, those workers will be notified directly.

Yes. Probationary and temporary employees have the same legal right to participate in a lawful unfair practice strike as permanent employees. If there are clear instances of unlawful retaliation because you exercised your rights, the Union will fight to protect your rights under the contract or at PERB. That said, we understand that being on probation can make participating feel especially intimidating. Remember that there are many ways to be involved. You can attend statewide and worksite actions, help organize your coworkers, join our CAT Team and build support in your worksite. Every action helps strengthen our union.

We know every bargaining unit has unique priorities and concerns. Your Bargaining Unit Chair is the expert on your unit’s proposals, where things stand in bargaining and the issues affecting your classification. Find your Bargaining Unit Updates and get in touch with your unit for specific questions affecting your classification: www.seiu1000.org/2026contract/#find-your-bu

First, make sure you cast your Unfair Practice Strike Vote and fill out our Strike Commitment Form to commit to joining your coworkers on the strike line if a strike is called. Then talk to your coworkers and ask them to join Local 1000! You can also use the resources on our Contract Action Center to download and print flyers for your worksite, stay up to date on the latest news and get involved in upcoming actions.

The more members we have informed, organized and ready to act together, the stronger we are.