On June 23, 2026, SEIU Local 1000 held a meet-and-confer session with the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) regarding the Return-to-Office (RTO) mandate, which is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
- During the meeting, the department confirmed that as of March 2025, no employees live more than 50 miles from their worksite; therefore, no one is qualified for the telework policy exemption.
- Thursdays will be designated as core days, and employees can work out on telework day with their supervisors.
- Exemptions from the four-day in-office requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on individual circumstances.
- There is availability for workspaces and equipment for in-office work.
BCDC confirmed its intention to adhere to the Governor’s mandate of four days in the office.
In response to the RTO mandate and what is happening at the bargaining table, SEIU Local 1000 is planning a Holding the Line Rally at the Capitol to make our voices heard. Please join us on July 1 as we continue fighting for Telework that Works and the contract state workers deserve.