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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...
BU 15 Upward Mobility JLMCApril Meeting Update
The Bargaining Unit 15 Upward Mobility Joint Labor Management Committee (JLMC) met on April 2, 2025, with State Department representatives from CalHR, CCC, EDD, DSH, CHP, CDCR, CalVet, DMV, and DGS, to discuss their upward mobility programs. These programs are a...
CDE proposed Special Schools Academic Calendar 2025-2026
Members of Bargaining Unit 3 as well as Bargaining Unit 20 met with the California Department of Education on March 18th, 2025, regarding the proposed Academic Calendar for 2025-2026. We went into the meeting with the strategy of...
SEIU Local 1000 LVN to RN Pre-apprenticeship Opportunities Available Now!
Are you looking to join the LVN to RN Apprenticeship Program and obtain the education and skills to become a Registered Nurse, but lack the some of the difficult to obtain prerequisite coursework? The CCHCS and SEIU Local 1000 LVN to RN Pre-apprenticeship Program is...
Bargaining Unit 21 Virtual Townhall
Starting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the Bargaining Unit (BU) 21 District Bargaining Unit Representatives (DBURs) began holding meetings with BU 21 employees regarding the 2026 contract negotiations. You are being invited to the next meeting on Wednesday, April...
Why is Political Engagement vital to our Members at the State Bar?
I'm Amy Valdez, Chair of the SEIU Local 1000 COPE Committee, with an important ask. Politicalengagement is vital to our members at the State Bar, as the fee bill, which authorizes and funds the State Bar, must be approved by the legislature, and signed into law by the...