Unit 15

Our contract is the agreement between SEIU Local 1000 and the State that outlines our pay, our benefits, and our rights! Our bargaining team is gearing up to negotiate a new contract and what we win depends on how strong and united we are.

Here are the priorities our Bargaining Unit 15 team is bringing to the table:

Strong, Meaningful Raises

• A strong General Salary Increase (GSI) and Special Salary Adjustment (SSA) are essential for fairness, stability, and for keeping experienced staff in our institutions.
• A strong raise is also a sign of respect for the essential work Unit 15 workers perform every day.

Making Differentials PERSable

• Our jobs are physically demanding and often done in harsh institutional environments, which makes retirement security critical.
• Making recruitment, retention, and other differentials PERSable helps with retention, strengthens career longevity, and ensures members can retire with dignity.

Better and Lower‑Cost Healthcare, Dental, and Vision

• Lower premiums and better plan options reduce stress and improve wellness for our families.
• Stronger healthcare, dental, and vision benefits also support retention. Workers stay when their benefits are reliable and affordable.

Staff Wellness

• Heavy workloads, short staffing, and stressful environments take a real toll.
• Wellness means safety, rest, respect, proper staffing, effective training, reliable equipment, and access to mental‑health support.