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Join our new, Monthly Leadership Call on January 11
We’re starting the New Year out with an opportunity for our membership to hear from our SEIU Local 1000 leaders, who will share what’s ahead for 2024 and offer answers to your questions.
Local 1000 leaders Bill Hall, Board Chair and Vice Presidents David Jimenez, Irene Green, and Anica Walls will be on hand—online, on Zoom—and we hope you’ll join them.
This is a call for Local 1000 Members only.
The Zoom is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

FAQ

2024 Key Election Dates

Local 1000 Leadership Elections 2024
As a member-run union, Local 1000 relies on its elected officers and representatives to choose the direction we take in our fight for better wages and working conditions. Our leaders are at the forefront of organizing our efforts to give our members—and all Californians—the opportunity to have a good life, live in sustainable communities, and enjoy the fruits of social, economic, and environmental justice.
Our member leadership team determines the priorities of Local 1000. We work together to engage our 96,000 members to enforce our hard-earned contract rights, strengthen the middle class, and give power back to working families.

Unit 1 Bargaining Highlights
Early Saturday morning, the SEIU Local 1000 bargaining team reached an overall Tentative Agreement with the State. If ratified, the contract would significantly raise the wage floor for tens of thousands of state workers. It represents the largest three-year contract...

EDD Auto Electronic Determinations
On Friday, October 27, SEIU Local 1000 met with EDD regarding the implementation of the
E-Dets. The new E-Dets will streamline the process for online users and will be implemented at the beginning of 2024. Employees will be trained regarding the new process throughout November and December.
“We will continue to monitor the progress of implementation and meet with the EDD on impact to front-line staff, says Joyce Wheeler-Owens, EDD Job Steward, San Diego.

DLC 726 Membership Meeting
Location:
SEIU Local 1000 Union Hall
7070 Morro Road, Suite B
Atascadero, CA 93422
Questions:
Contact DLC 726 President Tammy Rodriguez
[email protected]

Union Update: December 15, 2023

Chair Bill Hall reports results from the December Board Meeting
The Local 1000 Board of Directors held its final meeting of 2023 in Sacramento on Dec. 9, 10, and on Monday, Dec. 11.
Your local 1000 Board of Directors are member-elected leaders, comprised presidents representing more than 50 District Labor Councils, ten bargaining unit chairs, and our statewide officers.
This three-day meeting was heavily focused on a review of the past year’s spending (2023) and approval of the budget for the upcoming year (2024).

Vote for delegates to the 2024 SEIU International Convention
Voting begins now for 55 delegates who will represent Local 1000 and its members at the SEIU International Convention May 19-22, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Convention delegates play an important role in shaping the future of the labor movement here and across the nation.
This is your opportunity to ensure that the voices of our members are heard. Cast your ballot for SEIU International Delegate before the January 16, 2024 deadline.
Voting begins December 15.
Ballots must be returned by January 16, 2024