From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

Our members often ask me “What’s the Union doing for the new contract?” My answer is always the same: “What are you willing to do to win a good contract?” The State consistently reminds us that there’s a budget deficit...

From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

Last week, the members of SEIU 99, Education Workers United, won an historic victory at the bargaining table after a three-day strike against the Los Angeles Unified School District. They won significant gains that recognize the value of their work, and they did it by...

From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

This week, the members of SEIU 99, Education Workers United, won an historic victory at the bargaining table after a three-day strike against the Los Angeles Unified School District. They won significant gains that recognize the value of their work, and they did it by...

From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

So many parts of our lives are affected by politics. Our work, our families, and our communities all feel the impact of decisions made by senators and assemblymembers across our state, and in order for us to thrive as state workers, it’s important that we develop...

From the Desk of Local 1000 Board Chair Bill Hall

Last Saturday, March 11, we completed our final 2023 Bargaining Town Hall in Sacramento. In all, we held seven in-person and another dozen virtual Town Halls. Thank You to all the members who showed up and spoke out for a better contract.  I’m equally...