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UNIT 15: Shoe Allowance Victory at CCHCS
Custodians at CCHCS win Shoe Allowance and Back Pay Uniform and shoe allowances are vital contract rights. When custodians at CCHCS were not receiving their $100 shoe allowance, our Unit 15 members and union staff took action to uphold our contract. “We fought hard...
Remembering Jane McAlevey: A Leader in Worker Empowerment
We mourn the loss of Jane McAlevey, a tireless advocate who left an indelible mark on the labor movement, including here in California, where she impacted many of our SEIU Local 1000 members. Her recent passing at the age of 59 after battling multiple myeloma cancer...
Become a Workplace Leader: Apply for SEIU Local 1000’s Online Training Program
Apply Now: Train to Become a Workplace Leader and Advocate with SEIU Local 1000 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new online application process for the Job Steward Training Program at SEIU Local 1000! This streamlined process makes it easier and more...
Celebrate Your Raise with SEIU Local 1000!
Fantastic news! All state workers are receiving a well-deserved 3% General Salary Increase (GSI) in their August pay warrant, thanks to SEIU Local 1000's steadfast dedication. This raise, along with others, is a testament to our unity and commitment to fair pay. We...
New Local 1000 leadership sworn in
New and returning statewide, regional leaders will guide our future More than 60 member-elected union leaders took the oath of office on June 30, beginning three-year terms where they will guide the future of our Union as we prepare for the challenges and...
Member action, political power help preserve telework stipends
We’re reporting a big win for our represented employees who work remotely: our contractual right to a telework stipend will remain in force after we pushed back against a legislative effort to remove the benefit through budgetary process. We won through a combination...
Lottery News: Stewards organize and win better working conditions
Lottery Stewards and members creating a better workplace through better, regular communication with management California Lottery employees can look forward to improved working conditions after a committed group of Local 1000 Stewards organized for and secured a...
Unit 20 Bargaining News for Tuesday, May 3
Unit 20’s bargaining team came to the table today with a range of proposals to improve a number of themes identified by their members as priorities to ensure a better workplace and the ability to perform their work at peak efficiency. Those proposals included: Post...
Unit 20 Bargaining News for Thursday, April 28
Our Unit 20 bargaining team returned to the table today with a focus on improving the quality of care our Medical and Social Services Specialists provide as well as the quality of their personal lives. We impressed on the state that working in challenging, sometimes...
Unit 20 Bargaining News for Friday, April 15
Local 1000’s Unit 20 bargaining team met with state negotiators for the first time today, representing the interests of our members who work as Medical and Social Services Specialists. The team shared their diverse backgrounds and deep job experience with the state’s...