SEIU Local 1000

If the State refuses to do what is right, we are prepared to escalate and keep holding the line. Join #Local1000 today to strengthen our collective power and help win the fair Contract we deserve: seiu1000.org/sign-up #WeAreTheUnionI

October 21 was a historic day for our union. Tens of thousands of us showed up for our first-ever #UnfairPracticeStrike, demanding that the State bargain fairly. So, what comes next? Join us for a call. Register below >> https://seiu1000-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eae4_as8SjeBeIOdsjOfQA

#Local1000's historic strike has been making headlines 📰‼️ Take a look at some of the many headlines we generated covering the strike and the fight for a fair contract ➡️ #FairContractNow

Hear from some of the members who stood with SEIU Local 1000 and made history on STRIKE DAY! Join the movement: seiu1000.org/sign-up #SEIULocal1000 #UnfairPracticeStrike #FairContractNow

@seiu1000.bsky.social members keep California running. They do the work that ensures our families can do more than survive, but thrive. While the bosses try to keep us down, they raise us up.

Found my favorite non-dog-related @seiu1000.bsky.social strike content. www.instagram.com/reel/DexH4GM...

Sacramento. San Francisco. Oakland. Fresno. San Diego. Across the state, in cities big and small, @seiu1000.bsky.social workers are ON STRIKE today against the state's bad-faith bargaining! Who's got the power? WE'VE GOT THE POWER!

California came READY. 💜💛 Yesterday, @seiu1000.bsky.social members walked off the job and into their power. Nurses. Custodians. Scientists. Educators. IT workers. The people who keep California RUNNING. Y’all look GOOD standing in your power. 🙌🏿

Take a peek behind the scenes of STRIKE DAY! ✊ Together, we made history! Thank you to everyone who showed up, stood together, and helped build our collective power. WE are the union! #SEIULocal1000 #StrongerTogether #FairContractNow

Today’s the day. Are you ready to strike, #Local1000 ? Visit seiu1000.org/strike to finalize your plan. #UnfairPracticeStrike #WeAreTheUnion

Keep your eyes up, #Local1000, and check out the billboard 👀 Tomorrow, we will stand with our coworkers and make history. Find your strike line at: seiu1000.org/strike #WeAreTheUnion #PurpleUp #2026Contract

 Tomorrow, on the night before we strike, we urge you to join us for a virtual Strike Day 101 session to learn more about how to prepare, what to expect, and address any last-minute concerns. seiu1000.org/strike #Local1000 #UnfairPracticeStrike #Contract2026

This Wednesday, state workers across California will stand together in our historic Unfair Practice Strike. Our strength is in our numbers, and we need you there. seiu1000.org/strike

We're in the news, #Local1000! 📰 Our fight for a fair contract is making headlines across California. With members voting overwhelmingly to authorize our October 21 Unfair Practice Strike, we're sending a message the State can't ignore. ✊ 🔗 Learn more and join a strike line at seiu1000.org/strike

Did you catch our fall newsletter in your email? 📰 👀 We are not backing down. We are demanding fair bargaining and fighting for what state workers deserve. Learn more and register for a strike line today: seiu1000.org/strike #StrikeReady #WeAreTheUnion #Local1000

Can my job be impacted if I go on strike? Can I strike if I’m still on probation or a temporary employee? What do I put on my timesheet? These are some of the questions members are asking, and our FAQs have the answers. Know your rights and plan ahead: seiu1000.org/strike

Steward Spotlight: Eric Bowers Eric is dedicated to building a safer, more respectful workplace for his coworkers. As an SEIU Local 1000 steward with the Department of Veterans Affairs, he speaks up to support and empower state workers. Read Eric’s full story: www.seiu1000.org/steward-spot...

#Local1000 members gathered yesterday to make signs and noisemakers for the Unfair Practice Strike next week. 🪧👀💜 Let’s keep this energy up and make history on October 21st ‼️ Register for a strike line today: seiu1000.org/strike Check out our printable flyers: https://bit.ly/4eueeVN

STATE WORKERS, STAND UNITED! October 21 📍 Find your closest strike location. Register today! 🔗 seiu1000.org/strike Your presence matters. Our strength is in our unity! #SEIU1000 #UnionStrong #StrikeReady

OFFICIALLY ONE WEEK OUT FROM OUR UNFAIR PRACTICE STRIKE! 🪧✊💜 Nurses, educators, IT professionals, analysts, printers, custodians, and so many others: #Local1000 members keep California running, and we’re standing together for a fair contract. RSVP for your strike line: seiu1000.org/strike

Did you know some California state employees live outside of CA? David is a tax auditor for the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration making sure businesses headquartered out-of-state pay their fair share of taxes! #SEIULocal1000 #CAStateEmployees #OutOfState #StrongerTogether

We’re not letting the State stand in the way of our right to strike. We’re fighting back: we filed another Unfair Practice Charge against CalHR. We know our rights. We know our power. And if you’re feeling STRIKE READY register for a strike line today: seiu1000.org/strike #WeAreTheUnion

You heard her: Let’s go get it! 🪧✊💜 Shoutout April Verrett, international president of SEIU for standing with #Local1000! Take action and register for a strike line today: seiu1000.org/strike/ #WeAreTheUnion #StrikeReady #SEIU

It’s #IndigenousPeoplesDay2026! Today is a day to honor the strength, resilience, and storied history of Indigenous people here in California.

Got questions about the strike? We’ve got answers! 📢 We’ve updated our FAQs with answers to what members are asking most. Get the facts before October 21: seiu1000.org/strike #Local1000 #2026Contract #UnfairPracticeStrike

It’s official. For the first time in our union’s history, #Local1000 members are going on strike. Our Unfair Practice Strike will take place Wednesday, October 21. 🪧‼️ Find your strike line and RSVP today: seiu1000.org/strike #2026Contract #UnfairPracticeStrike

🌟 Steward Spotlight: Andrew Magie Andrew is passionate about a better future for workers and California. As a steward, he's organizing coworkers, growing our Union, and fighting for dignity and fairness for all. Read Andrew's story at: www.seiu1000.org/steward-spotlight-andrew-magie/

For the first time in our union’s history, SEIU Local 1000 will go on strike. Our one-day Unfair Practice Strike will take place on Wednesday, October 21. Now that a strike has been called, join us for a Strike School session TONIGHT: https://bit.ly/4rXqFiL

The 2026 California General Election is November 3, and ballots should start arriving in mailboxes this week. Join our Tele-Town Hall with SEIU President April Verrett this Saturday, 10/10 at 9am PT. Register for the call: https://seiu-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/AH4oPXTqTqus8yT5MW3__Q

#Local1000, time is running out to cast your vote. ⏰ SEIU Local 1000 members are voting on whether to authorize an Unfair Practice Strike in response to the State’s alleged bad-faith bargaining. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. VOTE BEFORE 7PM TODAY: seiu1000.org/strikevote #StrikeVote #WeAreTheUnion

Who doesn’t love a voting drive with free donuts alongside their fellow union members? 🍩 Don’t worry if you missed this one: DLC 768 is hosting another voting drive this Wednesday, Oct. 7 at SOS, 1500 11th St (Sacramento). Can’t make that either? Check out other DLC events at: seiu1000.org/events

Join Local 1000 leadership TONIGHT for Ask the Officers. Stay informed about critical updates, get answers to your questions, and learn what comes next. 📅 Tuesday, October 6 ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM PT 💻 Join on Zoom or watch on Facebook Live Register now: seiu1000.org/ask-the-officers-call

ATTENTION ALL #Local1000 members: Voting on whether to authorize an Unfair Practice Strike closes THIS Wednesday, October 7 at 7PM. 📢‼️🗳️ Be sure to cast your vote before it’s too late: seiu1000.org/strikevote/ #SEIULocal1000 #WeAreTheUnion #Solidarity

Shoutout to all of our members who continue to show up, speak out, and organize! 💜🪧‼️ These photos are only a glimpse of the solidarity growing across our worksites. When Local 1000 members stand together, we are a force that cannot be ignored. 📢 #SEIULocal1000 #UnionStrong #PurpleUp

How can members get involved in their DLCs? Tristan breaks down the basics: stay informed on union updates, show up to meetings, and stay engaged in union activities that build our collective strength. Not sure which DLC you belong to? Find yours here: 🔗 https://www.seiu1000.org/dlc-statewide-map/

Got questions? 👀 We’ve got answers! ‼️ Here are answers to a few of our most frequently asked questions. Check out our Contract Action Center for more information: seiu1000.org/contract-action-center #2026Contract #Local1000 #StrikeVote

Did you know SEIU Local 1000 offers many different apprenticeship programs for members? Listen as Kevin describes his experience with the IT Apprenticeship program! 👨‍💻 #SEIULocal1000 #UniteFightWin #UnionBenefits #JoinToday

#Local1000 has support from all over the globe 🌎 Union leaders from around the world came together in Madrid on September 16–17 for the Public Services FightBack Conference, hosted by Public Services International. 💜🪧✊

Steward Spotlight: Cristen Harrington 💜 As an SEIU Local 1000 steward, Cristen empowers her coworkers and reminds them they always have their union by their side. Read Cristen's full story at: www.seiu1000.org/steward-spotlight-cristen-harrington/

As Xavier Becerra runs for Governor, our union is proud to stand with him and fight for the people who keep California running. Ad paid for by Service Employees International Union Local 1000 PAC. Not authorized by a candidate or a committee controlled by a candidate.

ATTENTION ALL #Local1000 members: Our Unfair Practice Strike Authorization vote will close 1 WEEK from today. 🗓️‼️ Make sure you get your votes in today: search.seiu1000.org/strikevote.php AND THEN be sure to sign our strike commitment form: seiu1000.org/insights.php?sv=StrikeCommit2026

The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has moved our Unfair Practice Charge forward by issuing a complaint against the State. This means PERB determined there was enough in our allegations for the case to proceed. >>>

Will we see you there? October’s #AskTheOfficers is one week early in October. Join us Oct. 6 >> seiu1000.org/ask-the-officers-call #Local1000 #WeAreTheUnion

Have you been watching your email? 📧👀📱 Individual DLCs are holding #StrikeVote meetings where you can learn more about: • What an unfair practice strike is • What the Strike Authorization Vote means • How you and your co-workers can use your voice to show CalHR your power

What is the value of working in the public sector? Hear from Angie Tate as she dives into the power of having a union in your corner. #SEIU1000

Our #Local1000 members are fired up and strike ready. 😈 But a strike is only powerful if we do it together. Vote YES on an Unfair Practice Strike before October 7th and THEN sign our commitment form: seiu1000.org/strikevote #StrikeReady #WeAreTheUnion

We Keep California Running. 💜 Kari Ripplinger talks about the work she does every day and why it matters to Californians.