When the State gets it wrong, SEIU Local 1000 fights to make it right. In recent months, our union has helped put thousands of dollars back where it belongs — in our members’ pockets.
At CHCF, Erica, a Correctional Case Records Analyst, discovered she had been stuck in the wrong pay range for years — and never received her Merit Salary Adjustment (MSA) in 2022. With union support, a grievance was filed, and we demanded a full audit of her pay. The result? The department admitted their mistake, and Erica is now owed more than $21,000 in back pay. The process to recover those wages is underway, and our union will keep the pressure on until every dollar is paid.
Meanwhile at EDD, our member Justine was denied her MSAs for two years, and her state service credit was miscalculated — costing her thousands. But after months of union action, we got those MSAs reinstated. Her paycheck increased by nearly $10,000 — money she was owed and fought to get back.
These aren’t just numbers — they’re proof of what happens when members stand together and refuse to accept less than what they’ve earned. Facing issues at work? You don’t have to deal with it alone. Call the Member Resource Center at 866.471.SEIU (7348).
We fight. We win. We put money back in members’ pockets.
Work issue? You’re not alone. Call our Member Resource Center for help at 866.471.SEIU (7348)