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A message from President Anica Walls – September 2024
Dear Local 1000 Members – This month’s newsletter highlights the incredible progress we’ve made together. From securing safer working conditions to resolving contract violations, we’ve proven the strength of our union time and time again. I’m so proud of the work our...
Union Victory: Safer Working Conditions Secured for Fresno Call Center Employees
A years-long health and safety battle at the Fresno DMV Center has resulted in a union victory: later this fall, our represented employees will move into a new workspace, leaving behind a rat-infested office that he state management and the property owner never fully...
Adam Basler: A Voice for Justice and Fairness in Local 1000
From a young age, Adam Basler knew he had to stand up for those who couldn’t always speak for themselves. This instinct, first sparked when he defended a differently abled classmate in school, has shaped his life’s work as an advocate for justice—and as a strong union...
Unit 11 Joint Labor Management Committee Meeting – 7.25.2024
Our Bargaining Unit (BU) 11 team held a regular statewide Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC) meeting on July 25, 2024, to address issues impacting represented workers in Unit 11. In discussions with the State, our team raised specific concerns from our...
DMV Joint Labor Management Committee Recap – Jul 2024
Our Union’s Bargaining Unit 4 Statewide DMV JLMC (Joint Labor Management Committee) met on July 31, with DMV Labor Relations to address issues we experience across the state. We had an in-depth conversation with the State on the following topics: Safety and Security...
August 2024: Unit 15 Statewide CSC Food Services JLMC Meeting
Our Union’s Bargaining Unit (BU) 15 Statewide Correctional Supervising Cook (CSC) Food Services Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC) met with CalHR, CDCR and CCHCS to address issues we experience across the state. We voiced our concerns about the following...
BU 15 Catastrophic Leave – Francis Vierra
Our Union Sister, Francis Vierra (Rodriguez), has faced many fights as a Union Job Steward, but unfortunately, she has now been fighting for her life battling breast cancer since last year. She has exhausted all her leave. She...
President’s Newsletter – August 2024
I’m excited to introduce myself as your new President of SEIU Local 1000. My name is Anica Walls, and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for you. As your President, I’m committed to making sure every member’s voice is heard and that we stand strong...
Help Local 1000 Build a Wellness Program for CDCR Employees
The biggest source of stress for correctional staff isn’t working with incarcerated individuals. National studies have shown that close to 60% of staff stress comes from policies, procedures, and the administrators themselves. Local 1000 and One Voice United have...
Today’s the Deadline for Job Steward training
Applications due 5 p.m. August 9 – step into your leadership! Local 1000 Job Stewards are on the front lines of protecting our hard-earned contract rights. We’re building a strong representational team of member-leaders who will make our jobs better and our Union...