# SEIU Local 1000 Advances California Strike Vote

SEIU Local 1000’s four-week strike-authorization vote is nearing completion after months of stalled negotiations with California’s state government over pay, benefits, and telework. On October 2, 2026, the Public Employment Relations Board declared an impasse, and a third-party mediator is expected. A walkout could disrupt public services, making continuity planning relevant to state agencies and contractors that support those services.

- Agencies and contractors should identify services that depend on affected state employees and assess continuity measures in case of a walkout.
- The bargaining dispute concerns compensation, benefits, and telework; procurement teams supporting state operations should account for potential service disruption in operational planning.
- The impasse declaration and expected mediation mark the current status of negotiations; the signal provides no strike date or contract value.

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**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
- Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)

### Sources
- [SEIU Local 1000’s strike vote is nearly complete. Where contract talks stand https://t.co/79GFmx7y5B](https://x.com/sacbee_news/status/2107171469348196499) - twitter-sled