Oscar and Liam, both Information Technology Associates at the DMV, were placed in the wrong salary range when they were hired. Despite holding full college degrees with an IT focus, they were appointed to Range A, instead of the higher-paying Range C — which they clearly qualified for under the Alternate Range Criteria.
They knew it wasn’t right — and when their initial Merit Issue Complaints were denied, they turned to SEIU Local 1000.
With union support, Oscar and Liam appealed to the State Personnel Board. The result? A huge win. Their appeal was granted, their salaries were corrected, and they both received back pay to make up for the state’s mistake.
This is what happens when members know their rights — and take action with their union.
Think you’ve been misclassified or underpaid? Don’t settle. Call the Member Resource Center at 866.471.SEIU (7348) and let’s get to work.