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Steward Spotlight – Ted J. Bloom
Ted J. Bloom, Department of Education What made you decide to start working for the State?I always wanted a union job. Never had one. Heard good things about unions. Better pay and benefits. Less of a need to hire a private attorney. How has your leadership evolved...
56th Annual Chicano Moratorium
The SEIU Local 1000 Latin@ Committee will join the 50th Chicano Moratorium Committee for the 56th Annual Chicano Moratorium on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the East Los Angeles College Quad. Join the Latin@ Committee for this year's commemoration...
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Steward Spotlight – Cruz Mora
Cruz Mora, Department of Health Care Services What made you decide to start working for the State?I decided to start my career at the State as a Student Assistant at DSH, after interning for the Capitol State Assembly in college. This immediately set off a chain...
August 15-16: Board of Directors Meeting
SEIU Local 1000 members are invited to join your executive board members for a quarterly Board of Directors Meeting taking place this Saturday and Sunday, August 15-16, 2026 in Sacramento, CA. Come sit in as we discuss important union updates!
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Steward Spotlight – Leif Jones
Leif Jones, Department of Housing and Community Development What made you decide to start working for the State? I was looking for a career path where I could contribute to my community. Something where I would work with people who need help. It's a space that...
DLC 768 Informational Picket & Union fair
Bakersfield College (BC) LVN to RN Apprenticeship Information
We are excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the LVN to RN Apprenticeship Program at Bakersfield College (BC) for an October 2026 cohort start. First launched in 2015, this program has been our longest running apprenticeship, and we are...
SEIU Local 1000 Files Unfair Practice Charge – July 22, 2026
SEIU Local 1000 filed an Unfair Practice Charge on Wednesday, July 22 alleging the State failed to bargain fairly over wages, benefits and working conditions for the state workers who keep California running Our Bargaining Team brought forward proposals to improve...