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State Workers Face Office Mandate and Contract Crisis | Sacramento News

In just two days, California state workers face a major shift: Governor Newsom is reviving an executive order mandating four in-office days per week, reversing the current hybrid norm. While the governor touts improved collaboration and downtown revitalization, workers warn of rising commute costs and question the state’s office spending. Meanwhile, SEIU Local 1000, representing 100,000 employees, is locked in tense contract negotiations ending June 30, pushing for a 20% pay hike starting 2026, better healthcare, and telework protections — all of which the state has rejected. With a July 1…

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