The mandate would have sent most state employees back to the office four days a week. Labor leaders said Newsom’s claim of ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom seems to have pivoted away from salary freezes proposed last month in favor of leave programs that increase California's future liabilities.

SEIU Local 1000’s agreement mirrors other unions’ deals, maintaining the current telework policy while helping California ...

Gavin Newsom in May announced that he wanted state workers in the office four days a week ... and they were happy to avoid expensive transportation and parking costs. Newsom brought public employees ...

Was California’s four-day order ever meant to stick? Or does it serve as an opening bid that lured unions to the table on the ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom, fresh off a trip to South Carolina to test his political appeal ahead of a likely presidential run, ...

Newsom took office in a year when contracts with six state worker unions were expiring, including its agreement with SEIU Local 1000, the largest state worker union representing about 100,000 workers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom announces a partnership with Civica Rx, intended to manufacture insulin for the state of California during a visit to a Kaiser Permanente warehouse in Downey March 18, 2023.

The mandate would have sent most state employees back to the office four days a week. Labor leaders said Newsom’s claim of “operational necessity” rings hollow.

Last month, Gov. Gavin Newsom set a goal of saving California $767 million, in part, by freezing state workers’ salaries. But now, the administration hopes to save slightly more — $800 million ...