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Learn more about Local 1000 Apprenticeship Programs
With a mind toward fulfilling our purpose statement and giving all members the opportunity to have a good life, live in sustainable communities and enjoy the fruits of social, economic and environmental justice our union has worked to create new and...

SEIU Local 1000 LVN-to-RN Preapprenticeship Opportunities
Are you looking to join the LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program and obtain the education and skills to become a Registered Nurse, but lack some of the difficult prerequisite coursework? The CCHCS and SEIU Local 1000 LVN -to-RN Preapprenticeship Program is aimed at...

San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Information
We are excited to announce that we are again accepting applications for the LVN-to-RN Apprenticeship Program at San Joaquin Delta College (SJDC) for a January 2024 cohort start. First launched in 2015, this program has been our longest-running apprenticeship,...

What’s the deal with Student Debt Relief?
We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to invite you to an informative webinar on a topic that affects many of us: Student Debt Relief. We will be joined by the Department of Education on September 20th at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET to understand,...

Join the fight to protect union jobs and keep streets safe
Tuesday rally in support of AB 316 – union jobs and safe streets SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 - 10:00AM It’s no secret that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is reshaping entire industries. This is triggering unprecedented changes in how we live and work and...

Gov. Newsom signs SB148 into law, securing funding for our contract
It’s official — we now have a full-executed contract with the State after Governor Newsom signed the bill (SB148) that funds our compensation and benefits for the next three years. Our bargaining cycle, which began early this year and included town halls, bargaining...

Week-long Board of Directors meeting to focus on future union governance
Next week, our SEIU Local 1000 Board of Directors will hold a five-day meeting, with a focus on debating and voting on changes to our union governance. The Local 1000 Board of Directors will meet in Sacramento Aug. 18-22. The Board is comprised of member-elected...

It’s official! Gov. Newsom Signs SB 148 Into Law, Securing Funding for Our Contract
Governor Newsom has signed the bill (SB 148) that funds our compensation and benefits for the next three years, which means we officially have a fully-executed contract with the State. Our bargaining cycle, which began earlier this year and included town halls,...

Our new contract puts more money in your pocket See how much
Earlier this week, Gov. Newsom signed the bill that made our agreement with the State a law — and a contract! After four-plus months of bargaining, and with the support of thousands of our represented employees taking action, we have a deal, but … what’s the deal? The...

LAPS training program for Job Stewards accepting applications
SEIU Local 1000 is now accepting applications for the next LAPS FastTrack class, the SEIU Local 1000 Job Steward Training Program, which will begin November 9, 2024. We invite you to apply to become a Job Steward. If you are interested in becoming a Job Steward*,...