What SEIU Local 1000 does

SEIU Local 1000 is the largest public sector union in California and a local chapter of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing approximately 96,000 state employees across more than 1,400 worksites in California, Texas, New York, Chicago, and Hawaii. Headquartered in Sacramento, the non-profit is governed by elected officers and 51 District Labor Councils (DLCs), each with a president sitting on the union's governing board. The union's covered bargaining units span professional administrative and financial staff (Unit 1), professional educators and librarians (Unit 3), office and allied workers (Unit 4), engineering and scientific technicians (Unit 11), printing trades (Unit 14), allied service workers (Unit 15), registered nurses (Unit 17), medical social services specialists (Unit 20), educational consultants and librarians (Unit 21), and the State Bar.

The union's core service offering is collective bargaining and representation: it negotiates contracts with the State of California covering pay, retirement security, healthcare affordability, and telework protections; provides legal and professional representation in discipline cases, grievances, SPB/AWOL appeals, and Skelly hearings; and operates a Member Resource Center hotline plus the Leadership Apprentice Program for Stewards (LAPS) to train job stewards. Member benefits — including discounts on insurance, financial services, theme parks, travel, and dental care via DENTALSource — are administered through a partnership with the California State Employees Association (CSEA). The union also runs the Committee on Political Education (COPE) for legislative advocacy and is currently campaigning around AB 1729, a telework bill.

SEIU Local 1000 operates on a subscription recurring revenue model funded entirely by membership dues set at 1.5% of monthly gross salary, capped at $90 per member per month. Disclosed expenditure allocation for 2025 is approximately 36.7% to representation and negotiations, 30.2% to coalition-building with SEIU and allied organizations, 23.6% to operations, 4.9% to member governance, 4.2% to legislative advocacy, and 0.5% to community service. Distribution is via the DLC network, the Member Resource Center call line, and an online membership portal; growth is community-led through worksite organizing, stewards, and member referrals. The current strategic focus is the 2026 Contract Campaign with the State of California.

Name

SEIU Local 1000

Legal name

Local 1000 of the Service Employees International Union

Website

https://seiu1000.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SEIU Local 1000 is California's largest public sector union, representing approximately 96,000 state employees across 1,400+ worksites. The non-profit delivers collective bargaining, legal representation, contract negotiation, and member benefits, funded by 1.5%-of-salary dues (capped at $90/month) and organized through 51 District Labor Councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Labor Union

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (813930)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Public sector union
• Collective bargaining services
• Labor union representation
• State employee advocacy
• Union membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly membership dues are 1.5% of monthly gross salary, capped at $90 per month. Dues support representation and negotiations (36.7%), building power with SEIU and coalitions (30.2%), operations (23.6%), legislative advocacy (4.2%), member governance (4.9%), and community service (0.5%).

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SEIU Local 1000 is a labor union that represents approximately 96,000 California state employees through collective bargaining, contract negotiation, legal representation, and workplace advocacy. The union organizes members across multiple bargaining units and 51 District Labor Councils to negotiate wages, benefits, retirement security, healthcare, and working conditions with the State of California.

Product overview

SEIU Local 1000 is a member-led public sector union serving as California's largest union of state employees with approximately 96,000 members. The organization operates as a unified service offering rather than a technology platform, providing core union membership services including collective bargaining, contract negotiation, legal representation, and workplace advocacy. The portfolio includes member benefits administration (through CSEA partnership), professional development through the LAPS steward training program, a network of 51 District Labor Councils for local representation, the Member Resource Center for member support, and apprenticeship/career development programs. The union is currently engaged in its 2026 Contract Campaign to negotiate pay, benefits, retirement security, and telework protections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Union Membership Services
• Contract Negotiation Services
• Member Benefits and Discounts Program
• Member Resource Center (MRC)
• Leadership Apprentice Program for Stewards (LAPS)
• Apprenticeship Programs
• COPE (Committee on Political Education)

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Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Service Employees International Union (SEIU) InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEIU Local 1000 is a local chapter of the Service Employees International Union. The international union provides support, resources, and coalition building through partnerships with allied organizations. Local 1000 dues (30.2% of expenditures) support building power with SEIU and other coalitions. The international union connects Local 1000 to a broader movement and brings additional resources, research, and strategy.
• California State Employees Association (CSEA)minorOthersCSEA administers member benefits and discounts for SEIU Local 1000 members, including insurance, financial services, and entertainment discounts.
• DENTALSourceminorOthersDENTALSource is a 100% union shop providing dental care benefits to Local 1000 members with substantially reduced out-of-pocket co-payments on all dental treatment.
• Community and Faith-Based OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalitions with advocates of affordable housing, immigration reform, early childhood education, and student loan relief. Previously helped create coalition of Fresno-area churches and community organizations for high-speed rail project equity.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/seiu1000
• Facebookfacebook.com/seiu1000
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seiu-local-1000/about
• Instagraminstagram.com/seiu1000

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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Investors

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Investments

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