Our groundbreaking Apprenticeship program has lifted another group of SEIU Local 1000 members on a path to career improvement, this time, in the Information Technology’s Cybersecurity discipline. 12 apprentices, from nine different state departments, began the...
This week, we announced that our SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors has voted to make some bold and important changes in our governance structure. It’s a revolutionary step for Local 1000, one that will allow us to more effectively serve the 96,000 state workers we...
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! Our contract has hundreds of sections that govern our wages, benefits, and working conditions, and section 12.4 – Commute Program –...
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 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
