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Overpayment Collection Reversed
When Carlos was notified that the state intended to collect months of alleged overpayments from his paycheck, he reached out to SEIU Local 1000 for help. What could have become a costly and stressful situation quickly turned into a clear win. After reviewing the case,...
Union Wins Out-of-Class Settlement for Member
SEIU Local 1000 recently secured a major win for member Linda, who had been performing higher-level duties as an Associate Governmental Program Analyst (AGPA) while officially classified as an Office Technician Typing. After winning the Merit Examination with the...
Union Defends Member’s Sick Leave Rights
When Emmanuel submitted a doctor’s note for time off after receiving treatment in Mexico, the Employment Development Department refused to honor it, claiming it was “not substantiated” without explanation. Our union stepped in to ensure his rights under Article 8.2 of...
Member Spotlight
For Cruz Mora, union membership has always been a family affair. As the proud son of an active union member, Cruz saw firsthand how union benefits could uplift a family struggling to make ends meet. He grew up attending union events with his mother, who instilled in...
April 8 Telework Hearing RSVP Form
SEIU Local 1000 Stands in Solidarity with Dolores Huerta and Survivors
SEIU Local 1000 members have learned about the recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez. We know many members are feeling hurt, conflicted, and disappointed. We find these reports disturbing and painful. We stand with Ana Murguia, Debra Rojas, Dolores Huerta, and...
Riverside City College (RCC) LVN to RN Apprenticeship Program Information
We are excited to announce another application period for the LVN to RN Apprenticeship program at Riverside City College (RCC) with a cohort start date of August 2026! This program is an ongoing partnership between SEIU Local 1000, CCHCS, and RCC to provide...
San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Information
We are excited to announce another application period for the LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program at San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) with a cohort start date of August 2026! First launched in 2015, this program has been our longest running apprenticeship, and we are...
A Message From the Chair – Spring 2026
As we open our first Unit 15 newsletter of 2026, I want to start with gratitude. Thank you for standing with the team and for the hard work you do for the State of California every day. Your commitment keeps this unit strong, and it sets the foundation for everything...
DLC 707 Secures Win on Improper Work Condition Change
Correctional Supervising Cooks in the CTC kitchen at Lancaster recently stopped an improper work condition change that would have required them to escort inmate workers to and from their worksite. This duty has always been performed by Correctional Officers. The issue...