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NewsOur Weekly (Black LA)October 29, 2026Los Angeles County

SEIU Local 1000 and state of California will continue to negotiate

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State employees represented by SEIU Local 1000 staged a one-day strike following the expiration of their labor contract, while contract negotiations with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration remain stalled. The union is seeking a 20% wage increase over three years, increased health care contributions, and an end to the state's four-day in-person work requirement. Both sides have indicated that bargaining discussions will continue.

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Why It Matters

Approximately 100,000 public employees are affected by ongoing contract negotiations that determine state wages, health care contributions, and policies.

Key Facts

  • SEIU Local 1000's previous labor contract expired on June 30.
  • Thousands of state employees staged a one-day walkout on Oct. 21 over alleged unfair labor practices.
  • The union represents approximately 100,000 public employees statewide.
  • SEIU Local 1000 is demanding a 20% wage increase over three years.
  • The union is seeking an end to the state's requirement that employees work in person four days a week.
  • Workers are asking for increased state contributions toward employee health care benefits.
  • Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 1729 on Sept. 18, which would have expanded telework opportunities.
  • Supporters argued that telework could save taxpayers approximately $225 million annually.
  • CalHR stated that it remains focused on achieving an agreement and is available at the bargaining table.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationCalifornia Department of Human Resources“State personnel department”PersonAlex Lee“California Assemblymember”PersonGavin Newsom“Governor of California”PersonLola Smallwood-Cuevas“California State Senator”OrganizationCalifornia Legislative Black Caucus“Legislative caucus”PersonAnica Walls“President of SEIU Local 1000”OrganizationSEIU Local 1000“Public employee union representing state workers”