"The current administration's attempt to incrementally force civil service workers back into office buildings four days a week after years of successful remote-work arrangements has energized our membership to fight back like no other issue has in recent memory."
"For those who the state deems are unable to perform their job fully remotely, SEIU Local 1000 proposed several monetary benefits for employees required to work in person, including a $500 monthly high-crime worksite stipend and a $25 daily commuter stipend."
Governor Gavin Newsom's 2025 directive mandating state employees work four days per week in government offices was paused for one year through negotiation. Unions and the state agreed to reconvene at the bargaining table to discuss the rollout. SEIU Local 1000, representing the state's largest government worker population, is making substantial demands including full-time telework for eligible workers and free parking for in-person employees. The union has also proposed monetary benefits for workers unable to perform jobs remotely, including a $500 monthly high-crime worksite stipend and $25 daily commuter stipend. The return-to-office order has energized union membership significantly, with parking costs and availability remaining persistent frustrations for Sacramento commuters.
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