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Unit 15 Bargaining Update: May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026 “We’re not asking for anything excessive. We’re asking for the basics: safe working conditions, reliable equipment and the tools to do our jobs right.”– Eric Murray, Chair of Bargaining Unit 15 This week, our Bargaining Unit 15 team came to the table...
Unit 4 Bargaining Update: May 21, 2026
At the bargaining table this week, Bargaining Unit 4 introduced financial proposals that reflect the priorities identified by members in this year’s Bargaining Survey. Issues that are deeply and widely felt by BU4 members. To advocate for our Unit and highlight the...
Unit 3 Bargaining Update – Thursday, May 21, 2026
Unit 3's Bargaining Team, representing our Professional Educators and Librarians, met with the State last Thursday, May 14, and again for two consecutive days on Tuesday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 20, to continue unit-specific bargaining negotiations...
Unit 14 Bargaining Update – May 21, 2026
This week, your Unit 14 Bargaining Team continued working to protect the rights, pay structures and contract provisions members have fought hard to win over the years. This week, the team reached nine tentative agreements with the State, all tied to existing...
Unit 14 Bargaining Update – May 14, 2026
This week, your Unit 14 Bargaining Team continued pushing to protect the rights that members have fought hard to secure over the years. Your team continued discussions tied to several ongoing classification reviews. The State responded to Requests for Information...
Unit 11 Bargaining Update – May 21, 2026
This week, your Unit 11 Bargaining Team continued pushing for stronger protections, fair compensation and better recognition for the critical work Unit 11 members perform every day. Some of the key issues discussed this week included: Drug and Alcohol Testing...
Unit 11 Bargaining Update – May 14, 2026
This week, your Unit 11 Bargaining Team continued pushing for fair pay and recognition for the critical work Unit 11 members perform every day. Your bargaining team passed a proposal this week on issues related to pest control licensing requirements for impacted Unit...
Pine Creek Fish Trap Completely Renovated Thanks to SEIU Local 1000!
From significant hazards to a fully renovated facility, our California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) members at the Pine Creek Fish Trap can now do their jobs safely! After SEIU Local 1000 member Travis Steed raised concerns about his working conditions, our...
Unit 21 Bargaining Update – Thursday, May 14, 2026
Bargaining Unit 21, the unit representing our Educational Consultants, Child Development Consultants, Librarians, Archivists, and Specialists, met with the State on Monday, May 11, and again on Wednesday, May 13, to resume unit-specific...
Unit 3 Bargaining Update – Thursday, May 14, 2026
Unit 3's Bargaining Team, representing our Professional Educators and Librarians, met with the State on Thursday, May 7, and Tuesday, May 12, to continue unit-specific bargaining negotiations for our 2026 Contract. Negotiations resumed this week with...