- Bargaining Update - What your Local 1000 negotiators accomplished during three busy weeks at the table
- Bargaining Meetings - Members get informed and get active at worksite meetings up and down the state
- And Community Action - How Local 1000 is raising the profile of state service and issues of importance
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Local 1000 gives more than 2,400 backpacks to members' children statewide
As schools open their doors for the new academic year, Local 1000 opened its doors to provide children the tools they need to succeed in class--backpacks filled with school supplies. "Giving back to our members and communities is a big part of our vision at Local 1000. By starting these kids out right, we are investing in their future--in our future," said Unit 1 member leader Cruz Naranjo (pictured right) at the Aug. 25 event in Sacramento. Similar events took place up and down the state.
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Nonprofits spend thousands on toilet paper every year - help us collect 125,000 rolls!
Local 1000 members and staff are collecting toilet paper donations that help nonprofit organizations in our community. Nonprofits spend thousands of dollars supplying families in need with toilet paper, and last year Local 1000 collected over 10,000 rolls to decrease that cost.
You can help the effort by collecting toilet paper rolls at home and in your worksite. If you do not have a collection bin at your worksite, you may drop off your donation at the Local 1000 Union Hall, 1325 S St, Sacramento, anytime before 3:30 p.m. on June 14.
If you would like a collection bin delivered to your worksite, please contact Melvin Stewart at mstewart@seiu1000.org or 831.236.2224.
For more information on the drive, please visit www.yourlocalunitedway.org/tp-drive.
If you would like a flier to pass out, click here for a PDF version.
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Local 1000 members braved stormy weather to build two homes with Habitat for Humanity on Mar. 19 in Sacramento, CA.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds affordable homes in partnership with families in need. The organization is supported by a host of volunteers, faith-based organizations, donors and corporations.
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Always looking for more ways to help members, Local 1000 partnered with volunteers at the Franchise Tax Board to assist more than 60 low- and middle-income state employees file taxes on Mar. 12 in Sacramento.
When a taxpayer earns $49,000 a year or less, they qualify for free tax preparation services from trained volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). Volunteers help qualified taxpayers maximize refunds through credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or Disabled.
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Election mobilization draws hundreds of new volunteers
On behalf of Jerry Brown and other candidates supporting state employees and the services we provide, Local 1000 members mobilized at a higher level than in any previous general election race.
Since September, Local 1000 members and staff worked more than 5,000 shifts, making phone calls and walking precincts. This follows more than 1,500 shifts before the June primary election.
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Attacks on state employees spur member activism
Local 1000 members have begun phone banking and walking precincts to help elect a new governor and legislators who will support state employees and the services we provide.
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A letter from Local 1000 President Yvonne Walker
Dear Local 1000 member:
To rebuild California, we need a governor with common sense, the ability to bring people together to solve problems and get things done, and a fundamental respect for the services provided by dedicated state employees.
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It's not enough for us to simply vote for candidates who support state employees and state services...
We need to get active and reach out to other voters and encourage them to vote for candidates who value government instead of trying to destroy vital services.
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Join other Unit 1 members in pledging to help elect local and statewide candidates who support quality public services. We'll be walking precincts and phoning voters in key districts up and down the state. Please make a commitment to help by completing the form below.
Download the 2010 Election Year Pledge form [PDF]
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Results tagged “volunteer”
- United for a better contract
- Health care effort brings new Unit 4 jobs to Central Valley
- Members volunteer at creek week cleanup
Darlene Estey first got active in Local 1000 because she was mad--at her union.
"I used to be a fee payer, and I was angry about a dues increase so I became a member and got active," said Estey, a Bargaining Unit 1 senior compliance representative with the Franchise Tax Board. "Once I saw how the union worked to help people, I just got more and more involved."
That was in 2007. Since then she has become a steward, served as District Labor Council 786 president and is currently taking a six-month union leave to represent members in the Member Resource Center (MRC).
Continue reading Turning frustration into positive action.
Members are reaching voters, but much more work is ahead
With less than two months before the critical November election, Local 1000 members are fired up on Proposition 32 and 30.
Volunteers have made more than 85,000 phone calls urging voters to vote no on Proposition 32 - which would cripple our ability to defend ourselves and our pensions from political attacks - and yes on Proposition 30 - which would implement a small tax increase on the wealthiest Californians to fund schools and public safety.
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With less than two months before the critical November election, Local 1000 members are fired up on Proposition 32 and 30. Volunteers have made more than 85,000 phone calls urging voters to vote no on Proposition 32 - which would cripple our ability to defend ourselves and our pensions from political attacks - and yes on Proposition 30 - which would implement a small tax increase on the wealthiest Californians to fund schools and public safety.
Continue reading Propositions 30 and 32: Time to turn up the heat.
Unit 20 member walks precincts to talk about Props. 30 & 32
Bargaining Unit 20 member Theresa Porter has never been part of a political campaign - until this year.
Porter, along with hundreds of other Local 1000 members and staff, has been walking door-to-door this month to educate voters about two statewide ballot initiatives that will have profound effect on California's future.
Join Theresa and many other members by volunteering here >>
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Bargaining Unit 20 member Theresa Porter has never been part of a political campaign - until this year.Porter, along with hundreds of other Local 1000 members and staff, has been walking door-to-door this month to educate voters about two statewide ballot initiatives that will have profound effect on California's future.
Join Theresa and many other members by volunteering here >>
Continue reading Educating voters about politics .
- Outsourcing plan dropped after member efforts
- Equipping our children for success!
- Proposition 32: Members start early to reach out to voters
Local 1000 gives more than 2,400 backpacks to members' children statewideAs schools open their doors for the new academic year, Local 1000 opened its doors to provide children the tools they need to succeed in class--backpacks filled with school supplies. "Giving back to our members and communities is a big part of our vision at Local 1000. By starting these kids out right, we are investing in their future--in our future," said Unit 1 member leader Cruz Naranjo (pictured right) at the Aug. 25 event in Sacramento. Similar events took place up and down the state.
Continue reading Unit 1 member leaders outfitting our children for success!.
"State workers are not just a part of California's infrastructure ... we are your neighbors." --Barbara Alves, Bargaining Unit 1 member leader
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A community landmark is 
becoming vital once again for kids and families as Local 1000 members and staff volunteer at a neighborhood ballpark to restore it to become the next "field of dreams." Throughout the years, members and staff have regularly volunteered to clean up parks, creeks and build houses with Habitat for Humanity. "Local 1000 members are doing this to give back. We, as state workers, are not just a part of California's infrastructure--we are very much a part of California's communities. We are your neighbors," said Bargaining Unit 1 member leader Barbara Alves.
becoming vital once again for kids and families as Local 1000 members and staff volunteer at a neighborhood ballpark to restore it to become the next "field of dreams." Throughout the years, members and staff have regularly volunteered to clean up parks, creeks and build houses with Habitat for Humanity. "Local 1000 members are doing this to give back. We, as state workers, are not just a part of California's infrastructure--we are very much a part of California's communities. We are your neighbors," said Bargaining Unit 1 member leader Barbara Alves.
Continue reading Making a difference in our community.
Nonprofits spend thousands on toilet paper every year - help us collect 125,000 rolls! Local 1000 members and staff are collecting toilet paper donations that help nonprofit organizations in our community. Nonprofits spend thousands of dollars supplying families in need with toilet paper, and last year Local 1000 collected over 10,000 rolls to decrease that cost.
You can help the effort by collecting toilet paper rolls at home and in your worksite. If you do not have a collection bin at your worksite, you may drop off your donation at the Local 1000 Union Hall, 1325 S St, Sacramento, anytime before 3:30 p.m. on June 14.
If you would like a collection bin delivered to your worksite, please contact Melvin Stewart at mstewart@seiu1000.org or 831.236.2224.
For more information on the drive, please visit www.yourlocalunitedway.org/tp-drive.
If you would like a flier to pass out, click here for a PDF version.
- Local 1000 members are very involved in the election process that will shape the landscape in the State Capitol for the next decade. On today's election special we'll be talking about:
· Key dates for you to know as we move toward election day on June 5
· How to register to vote
· Special sections on our website about how to volunteer and learn about SEIU-endorsed candidates.
- A statewide effort is underway to gather signatures for Gov. Brown's tax initiative. We'll show you what Local 1000 members are doing and tell you what they've already accomplished.
- We'll show you what members did on tax day to deliver a message about fair taxation.
- Plus, Local 1000 members volunteer to clean up a nature area. We'll show you why they participated and how you can get involved.
- Download today's transcript of the Channel 1000 News [PDF]
Local 1000 members braved stormy weather to build two homes with Habitat for Humanity on Mar. 19 in Sacramento, CA. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that builds affordable homes in partnership with families in need. The organization is supported by a host of volunteers, faith-based organizations, donors and corporations.
Continue reading Members volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
Always looking for more ways to help members, Local 1000 partnered with volunteers at the Franchise Tax Board to assist more than 60 low- and middle-income state employees file taxes on Mar. 12 in Sacramento. When a taxpayer earns $49,000 a year or less, they qualify for free tax preparation services from trained volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). Volunteers help qualified taxpayers maximize refunds through credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or Disabled.
Continue reading Volunteers with Franchise Tax Board help Local 1000 members prepare taxes .
Election mobilization draws hundreds of new volunteersOn behalf of Jerry Brown and other candidates supporting state employees and the services we provide, Local 1000 members mobilized at a higher level than in any previous general election race.
Since September, Local 1000 members and staff worked more than 5,000 shifts, making phone calls and walking precincts. This follows more than 1,500 shifts before the June primary election.
Continue reading Member involvement at record levels.
Local 1000 members step up politically & achieve victories
Last December, more than 400 member leaders and staff made a commitment to step-up politically by making the election of candidates who support state services our top priority in 2010.
We did it
The proof came Nov. 2 with the election of a new governor and an apparent sweep of statewide constitutional offi ces by candidates who pledge to support state services and the workers who provide them.
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Last December, more than 400 member leaders and staff made a commitment to step-up politically by making the election of candidates who support state services our top priority in 2010.
We did it
The proof came Nov. 2 with the election of a new governor and an apparent sweep of statewide constitutional offi ces by candidates who pledge to support state services and the workers who provide them.
Continue reading Promises made, promises kept.
Attacks on state employees spur member activismLocal 1000 members have begun phone banking and walking precincts to help elect a new governor and legislators who will support state employees and the services we provide.
Continue reading Members move into
campaign mode.
campaign mode.
A letter from Local 1000 President Yvonne WalkerDear Local 1000 member:
To rebuild California, we need a governor with common sense, the ability to bring people together to solve problems and get things done, and a fundamental respect for the services provided by dedicated state employees.
Continue reading Your vote makes a difference.
It's not enough for us to simply vote for candidates who support state employees and state services...We need to get active and reach out to other voters and encourage them to vote for candidates who value government instead of trying to destroy vital services.
Continue reading Volunteering: just as important as voting.
Join other Unit 1 members in pledging to help elect local and statewide candidates who support quality public services. We'll be walking precincts and phoning voters in key districts up and down the state. Please make a commitment to help by completing the form below.Download the 2010 Election Year Pledge form [PDF]