Bargaining Unit 11 win proves that members in action make a difference

"I was just paying my dues, never thinking about how the union would ever help me," says Transportation Engineering Technician Tuan Nguyen. "Last month that all changed."

On May 23, the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) distributed a letter to nearly 800 employees calling for recertification for Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) pay differential #2.  It is important that you sign that letter and turn it into the appropriate supervisor.

Unit 11 rolled out a survey for architectural and engineering classifications. The purpose of the survey is to determine the extent to which Unit 11 jobs have been lost to Unit 9 (PECG). It also will be very helpful for the MREA classification's upcoming arbitration. The response rate for this survey has been very high; more than 50% of the workers have responded. The Research Department has really done a great job at making this survey process a success.  

Local 1000 is conducting a survey of some Bargaining Unit 11 classifications.

If you did not receive an invitation to participate in the survey and are employed in one of the classifications listed below, please send an e-mail to bwillis@seiu1000.org or uniteleven@seiu1000.org.

Local 1000 represents nine different bargaining units and over 95,000 state employees. The power of these numbers enables us to make workplace improvements that make life better for everyone.

This is a summary of the tentative agreement for Unit 11. To learn more about all tentative agreements, visit the Contract Ratification page.

Caltrans worker fights back, keeps database of wasteful private vendor contracts

Kevin Hopkins spent 26 years as a union member but was rarely active until 2008 - when he was pushed to the brink after seeing private contractors receive preferential treatment.

The important, but largely unheralded, work of Unit 11 workers at Fish and Game came front and center at the Northwest Fish Culture Conference held in early December in Redding. The annual fish culturists from a number of western states to exchange information and ideas about all aspects of fish culture.

Member Profile: George Cornell

As a Materials Research & Engineering Associate for Caltrans, George Cornell is responsible for specialized laboratory and field-testing of the resources and manufactured products Caltrans uses to build and maintain our highways and bridges.

Letter from Brad Willis, Unit 11 Bargaining Chair

The recent deaths of three Department of Fish and Game (DFG) employees in a helicopter accident are a sobering reminder of the danger - and the importance - of the work we do for the people of California.

Local 1000 members are taking issue with a recent report by the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) alleging that Caltrans is overstaffed.

"This report is flawed, overlooks key facts, and will only discourage state workers from making extra efforts to keep up productivity in spite of furloughs," said George Cornell, a materials tester in Sacramento.