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“Winter is here, time to bundle up, warm up, and rise up!” As the chill of winter settles in, I’m reminded of the warmth we create when we come together. Whether it’s the heat from a shared victory or the fire of solidarity, Unit 15 continues to prove that no season...

When broken equipment threatened the safety and efficiency of the kitchen, one cook didn’t just wait for change—he made it happen. For months, staff had been submitting work orders for malfunctioning griddles and ovens, only to see little to no action from the...

When custodians at Napa State Hospital were asked to clean up long-abandoned medical equipment stored in a basement known to be infested with mice, rats, and roaches, Eric Bowers didn’t hesitate to act. The conditions were not only unsanitary—they were unacceptable....

With the upcoming closure of the California Rehabilitation Center (CRC) in Norco, Bargaining Unit 15 has secured two important side letter agreements with the State of California to support impacted members. General Voluntary Transfer Process The first agreement...

One of the best parts of working for the State is taking vacation. Time off gives us the chance to recharge, travel, and for many of our members, visit family. Recognizing how important this is, we fought for and secured language that guarantees a seniority-based...

When we talk about the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between SEIU Local 1000 and the State of California, we’re not just talking about words on paper, we’re talking about tools for action. One of the most powerful tools we have is the Health and Safety grievance...

Our Union team met and conferred recently with DOR management twice (November 7 & December 5, 2025) about their plans to implement return-to-office guidance requiring employees to work in-office three days a week. The assigned CalHR negotiator stated multiple...