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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...
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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...
Union Win: Rejection During Probation Withdrawn – DLC 767 Member Reinstated
We’re excited to share a strong win from the Union Resource Center (URC). A DLC 767 California Conservation Corps (CCC) employee was rejected during their probationary period from their Analyst II position. A State Personnel Board appeal was quickly filed, and through...
UNIT 21 BARGAINING UPDATE – Friday, July 17, 2026
Bargaining Unit 21, the unit representing our Educational Consultants, Child Development Consultants, Librarians, Archivists, and Specialists, met with the State on Wednesday, July 15, to continue advocating for Unit 21 priorities in our 2026 Contract...
A Win for Fairness at DGS – Santa Ana
At the DGS office located at 2316 S Susan St in Santa Ana, a situation unfolded that raised concerns about how sick leave policies were being applied—but it ultimately resulted in an important win for the union. This case involves Marshall Chikosi, an Office...
Union Win Restores Fair Overtime at ISP
For years, nursing staff at Ironwood State Prison (ISP) relied on an established overtime process that ensured fairness, transparency, and equal access to voluntary overtime opportunities. Management posted known and anticipated overtime assignments monthly and...