In Sacramento, we’re partnering with SacRT to make access easier. If you’re one of the represented employees of SEIU Local 1000 who rely on public transit to get to work, your commute can now be free! All 96,000 of our represented employees who use the bus, the train,...
Just a month ago, our hard-won Tentative Agreement became law. Now, it’s the contract that will govern our wages, benefits, and working conditions for the next three years. What’s next: implementation and enforcement, and we start with comprehensive training of the...
There’s new, labor-friendly leadership representing California, as Gov. Newsom on Monday appointed Laphonza Butler to fill the U.S. Senate seat of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler was sworn into office by Vice President Kamala Harris, who is yet another national...
Your SEIU Local 1000 Union contract contains hundreds of articles governing your hard-earned rights, including wages, benefits, and working conditions. This overview explains how our 96,000 represented state workers are entitled to 11 observed holidays and how you’re...
Governor Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate isn’t about improving services – it’s a shortsighted decision that disregards what’s best for workers and the state. We’ve proven that remote and hybrid work increase productivity, save taxpayers millions, and help recruit and retain… Read more: Our Fight Against the RTO Mandate
The 4% general salary increase for state workers is scheduled for July 1, 2025, but it will ultimately depend on Governor Newsom’s budget decisions. What is guaranteed is a 3% raise, but we are fighting to secure the full 4% we… Read more: Protecting Our 4% Raise: Working Together for State Workers
When Joshua, a Motor Vehicle Representative at DMV Sacramento, repeatedly raised concerns about a coworker’s habit of coughing and sneezing without covering her mouth, management ignored his complaints—even after he put them in writing. Despite his efforts to… Read more: Fighting Back Against Unfair Write-Ups at DMV
When Registered Nurses at DSH Patton were repeatedly floated into non-RN roles, we took action to enforce our contract and protect patient care. Seven grievances were filed after nurses were floated for non RN functions,… Read more: Victory at DSH Patton: Protecting Nurses, Changing Policy
When Rachel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at CHCF, was unfairly rejected on probation despite receiving satisfactory performance reviews, SEIU Local 1000 took action. A Union Representative advocated for Rachel during her Skelly Hearing, presenting documentation that… Read more: Reinstated After Unjust Rejection
The zSystems Apprenticeship Program celebrated a major milestone on February 26, 2025, as its third cohort of apprentices graduated after two years of dedicated training. Launched in 2023, this program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience, equipping apprentices with specialized skills in enterprise… Read more: Celebrating the 3rd Cohort of the zSystems Apprenticeship Program
