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Union Support in Action: Fighting for Fair Treatment
When Kyle, a Tax Technician in Bargaining Unit 1, received notice of a proposed 5% salary reduction for six months, he knew he needed support. As a union member, he immediately reached out to his worksite steward, Mech Block-Sherles, who wasted no time in connecting...
Bad Boss? Here’s What You Can Do
Got a bad boss? We’ve all encountered them—someone whose decisions or actions make work more difficult than it needs to be. Whether it’s denying approved leave without explanation, violating safety protocols, retaliating against workers for speaking up, or creating a...
A Message from SEIU Local 1000 President
Fellow State Workers, We are in a fight for our future. Governor Newsom’s forced return-to-office mandate threatens the progress we’ve made, and our hard-earned 4% raise is still at risk. SEIU Local 1000 is taking legal action to stop this reckless RTO policy and is...
Mental Health First Aid Workshop
Mental Health First Aid Workshop Free for SEIU Local 1000 members!Sponsored by: SEIU Local 1000 Next Gen Human Rights Committee. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand and...
R5.17.1 Recruitment and Retention Committee (Unit 1)
Your Unit 1 leadership team is preparing to launch the 2025 Recruitment and Retention Report process as outlined in Article 5.17.1 of our Contract and will be holding a Zoom informational session on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for those interested in...
Important Retirement InformationDSH Food Services
We are reaching out to you to let you know you will be receiving a letter from DSH in the next few days. This is to inform you that DSH Food Services Technician’s Classic Retirement will be changing to Safety Retirement. You will have the option to opt out of this...
Orange Shirt Day -Indian Boarding Schools
In 2021, 215 unmarked graves were discovered at a former Indian Boarding School in Canada. Since then, more than 11,000 Indigenous children’s remains have been located, and the search in the United States is only just beginning. The Orange Shirt movement and the...
Membership Matters: 2024 in Review
As we close out 2024, it’s time to reflect on the significant milestones and achievements that have defined this year for Unit 15. This year has been pivotal, showcasing our collective strength and commitment to improving the lives of our members. Notable highlights...
Message from Your Unit 15 Chair
What an incredible year it has been for Unit 15! We’ve hit numerous benchmarks and achieved significant milestones that have made this year truly exciting. Our stewardship has grown by over 10 new stewards, and we are eagerly looking forward to expanding even more in...
DMV Joint Labor Management Committee Recap – Nov 2024
On November 20th, your union met with the Department of Motor Vehicles’ top level management team, to address various issues regarding our working conditions. Vacation Bidding There is confusion regarding vacation bids when it comes to hours available, as some...