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Regional Political Meetings
Why These Meetings Matter:Politics affects pay, benefits, workplace protections, and funding for public services. Your involvement ensures policies reflect the needs of hardworking state employees like you. Make it a habit! By attending regularly, you’ll stay...
Our Fight Against the RTO Mandate
Governor Newsom’s return-to-office (RTO) mandate isn’t about improving services – it’s a shortsighted decision that disregards what’s best for workers and the state. We’ve proven that remote and hybrid work increase productivity, save...
Protecting Our 4% Raise: Working Together for State Workers
The 4% general salary increase for state workers is scheduled for July 1, 2025, but it will ultimately depend on Governor Newsom’s budget decisions. What is guaranteed is a 3% raise, but we are fighting to secure the full 4% we...
Fighting Back Against Unfair Write-Ups at DMV
When Joshua, a Motor Vehicle Representative at DMV Sacramento, repeatedly raised concerns about a coworker’s habit of coughing and sneezing without covering her mouth, management ignored his complaints—even after he put them in writing. Despite his...
Victory at DSH Patton: Protecting Nurses, Changing Policy
When Registered Nurses at DSH Patton were repeatedly floated into non-RN roles, we took action to enforce our contract and protect patient care. Seven grievances were filed after nurses were floated for non RN functions, violating our Memorandum of Understanding...
Reinstated After Unjust Rejection
When Rachel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at CHCF, was unfairly rejected on probation despite receiving satisfactory performance reviews, SEIU Local 1000 took action. A Union Representative advocated for Rachel during her Skelly Hearing, presenting...
Celebrating the 3rd Cohort of the zSystems Apprenticeship Program
The zSystems Apprenticeship Program celebrated a major milestone on February 26, 2025, as its third cohort of apprentices graduated after two years of dedicated training. Launched in 2023, this program combines classroom instruction...
Update on Bargaining Unit 1 Analyst Reclassification
Dear Bargaining Unit 1 Employees, On April 3rd, the Unit 1 Analyst Reclassification Team met with CalHR to discuss theAnalyst reclassification and consolidation. The Team received the State’s response to our Union’s initial...
Budget Hearing
Join Us at the Upcoming Hearing! Make your voice heard at the State Capitol as we speak out on the value of state workers, the importance of telework, and why we deserve the full 4% raise. This hearing is open to the public—come share your story and stand up for what...
Riverside City College (RCC) LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program Information
We are excited to announce yet another application period for the Riverside City College (RCC) LVN to RN Apprenticeship program with a cohort start date of August 2025! This program is an ongoing partnership between SEIU Local 1000, CCHCS, and RCC to provide...