We are excited to announce the launch of Empower U, our new training platform designed to support and empower you in your steward role! Empower U offers access to a comprehensive suite of training materials tailored to enhance your skills and support you serve our...
Handouts FOR AUTHENTICATED USERS Welcome to MEMS and The History of Unions#1 HistoryOfLaborTimeline.docx.pdf#2 ThankUnions.pdf #3 SEIUUnionBenefits.pdf#4 Local1000BenefitHandout.pdf#5 Local1000PurposeStatement.pdf
Next week, your Board of Directors will be voting on changes to our union governance. These changes resulted from a review of our past structural issues and the work done by a committee created by your board to examine how we can better govern ourselves. The...
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
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
