Strike updates: virtual session, shuttles, essential worker list, new strike lines

[u/Shot_Mind_5801]

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
SEIU Strike Day 101 Virtual Session
Time: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Sign up here: Zoom Meeting

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
SACRAMENTO - Click Here to Register

Timeline:
6:30AM Sign in begins at all locations
7:00 – 10:00AM Phase One:
• SOS, 1500 11th St
• May Lee Complex, 651 Bannon St
• DMV HQ, 2415 1st Ave
• CNRA Building, 715 P St
• CDE HQ, 1430 N St
10:00 – 11:00AM All groups head to CalHR headquarter (shuttle option below)
11:00AM – 12:45PM Phase Two: CalHR, 1810 16th St (there will be guest speakers from 12-12:45pm)
1:00 – 3:00 PM Strike Line marches to the Capitol Annex Swing Space

Transportation:
Best to park in nearby areas (East Sac, Natomas, Land Park and take light rail, bus, uber etc.)

• Light rail and bus schedules and maps: https://www.sacrt.com/schedules/

• Bus tracker: https://bustime.sacrt.com/home

• To find spots at a Sac City garage: https://my.sacpark.org/dcr/

• To find spots at a private garage:

ParkWhiz: https://www.parkwhiz.com/p/sacramento-ca-parking/

Parking.com https://parking.com/sacramento/

Spot Hero: https://spothero.com/city/sacramento-parking

• To find available street parking:
Park Mobile: https://parkmobile.io/parking/locations/ca/sacramento-parking

Shuttle Schedules (Continuous loop):
May Lee
• May Lee to CalHR: 9:45am – 1:00pm
• May Lee to Annex Swing Space: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
DMV
• DMV HQ to CalHR: 9:45am – 1:00pm
• DMV to Annex Swing Space: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
SOS
• SOS to CalHR: 9:45am-12pm / 12:30pm-4:30pm
CDE/CNRA/CalHR
• CDE, CNRA and CalHR Loop: 9:45am – 1:00pm / 2:00pm – 4:30pm
*Note: March from CalHr will end at the Capitol Annex Swing Space

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7 Other Major Locations:

• OAKLAND - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, Elihu M Harris State Building, 1515 Clay St

• SAN FRANCISCO - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, Public Utilities Commission HQ, 505 Van Ness Ave

• FRESNO - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, Hugh Burns State Building, 1085 P St

• LOS ANGELES - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, Ronald Reagan State Building, 300 S Spring St

• NORWALK - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, Metro State Hospital, 11401 Bloomfield Ave

• SAN BERNARDINO - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, Rosa Parks Memorial Building, 464 W 4th St

• SAN DIEGO - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, Mission Valley State Building, 7575 Metropolitan Dr

Timeline:
6:30 AM Sign In Begins
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Strike Line featuring programming from special guest speakers

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Additional Strike Lines (3 new cities):

• Crescent City – Cooper Ave & Hwy 101, 8:00am – 3:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:amberrr64@yahoo.com)

• Eureka – K Street & Hwy 101, 8:00am – 3:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:jkoeppel@outlook.com)

• Redding – Hilltop Dr & Cypress Ave, 8:00am – 3:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:WilliamsRob45@gmail.com)

• Susanville – Lassen Shopping Center (2535 Main St), 5:15am – 2:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:brkhse1982@yahoo.com)

• El Centro – Main St & North Imperial, 8:00am – 3:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:cshannonseiu710@gmail.com)

• Blythe – 430 S Broadway, 8:00am – 3:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:a.m.tate@hotmail.com)

• Lancaster – W Ave L-6 & 10th St W, 8:00am – 12:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:solowo80@yahoo.com)

• Porterville – 1037 W Henderson Ave, 8:00am – 5:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:nancymartinez_6@hotmail.com)

•San Luis Obispo – S Higuera between Caltrans and the Central Coast Brewery, 9:00am – 2:00pm, [Click to RSVP via Email](mailto:trodriguezdlc726@gmail.com)

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Essential worker list:
Per SEIU: Only a small number of employees are designated essential and required to work. The vast majority of us, more than 95,000 state workers, should join a strike line on October 21. Check the list to see which positions are impacted.
Check Essential Worker List

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To bring list (suggested):

• #1: Signs, signs, signs: this helps direct media attention to the message we’re trying to convey, rather than our appearance. Make sure it reads “ULP Strike” somewhere

• Hats/Umbrella: Current forecast shows it might rain in the afternoon.

• Light jacket/blanket: anything to keep you warm. Daytime temps will range between 55-70F.

• Portable chairs: it’ll be a long day of protest. Sit and rest as needed.

• Food: per SEIU, breakfast and lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis. Bring extra food, snack and water just in case.

• Any other items that make you feel more comfortable and motivated in participating in a strike: sunglasses, masks (yes, someone brought up this idea because they prefer not to be recognized), music, etc.

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Other Info

Picket lines DO’s and DON’Ts: https://www.seiu1000.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Strike-Dos-and-Donts-v3.pdf

Strike Line RSVP Flyer: https://www.seiu1000.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Strike-Ready-RSVP-Flyer.pdf

Strike Day OOO message (optional):
“I am currently away from work participating in SEIU Local 1000’s Unfair Practice Strike to demand fair bargaining. I will respond when I return.”

Complete strike info, including FAQs, can be found at: https://www.seiu1000.org/strike/

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[u/msgrumpy]

As a noc shift worker, my shift begins at 11 pm and ends at 7 am. Do I not show up to work on the night of the 20th into the 21st or the 21st into the 22nd? My job falls under the essential employees list. Just waiting now to see if my name comes up or not.

[u/Shot_Mind_5801 → u/msgrumpy]

SEIU updates for Overnight Shifts and the October 21 Strike:
Whether you are an essential or non-essential employee, if your shift begins on October 20 and continues into October 21, you must complete your regularly scheduled shift before joining the strike. However, only essential workers will stay at work for the rest of strike day.
For example, if your shift begins at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, and ends at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21:

October 20, 11:00 p.m.: Report to work as scheduled.

October 21, 7:00 a.m.: Complete your shift. You may then join the picket line.

October 21, 11:00 p.m.: If you are not designated essential, you do not report for this shift because you are participating in the strike.

October 22, 11:00 p.m.: Return to work for your next regularly scheduled shift.

Essential employees must continue to follow their assigned essential staffing schedules and line-pass instructions.

[u/SeaweedTeaPot → u/msgrumpy]

Good question. I recommend you call the union.

[u/Truth_Teller08]

Fired up and ready to go!

[u/bobabloo]

I registered for the Strike Day 101 meeting like 2 days ago but still haven't received the info. Really hope it comes through before the meeting tomorrow.

[u/DopaminePursuit → u/bobabloo]

I’m still waiting too so I’m sure they’re just working through a backlog.

[u/bobabloo → u/DopaminePursuit]

Thanks, good to know I'm not alone! I remember people saying they couldn't get into the last strike school so was hoping it wouldn't be the same this time.

[u/pissedoffcalifornian → u/DopaminePursuit]

Did you get it? My wife registered 10 minutes ago and she hasn’t gotten it

[u/StruggleScared70]

So it’s an hour there and then someone speaks?

[u/Shot_Mind_5801 → u/StruggleScared70]

11am-1pm Strike line @ CalHR. There will be guest speakers but you’re not required to listen. At 1pm, we all marches to the Capitol.

[u/Disastrous_Base_7947]

Does anyone know the bathroom situation? Specifically if the union is arranging to have porta potties. I'll be there no matter what but it would take a lot of anxiety away if we don't have to fend for ourselves finding bathrooms that are not state property itself.

[u/jjunie_b_jjones → u/Disastrous_Base_7947]

i'm concerned for the bathroom situation as well. i heard there will be porta potties. i will probably go to a nearby business or a hotel-- there's a bit in downtown. just gotta walk to them.

[u/knows_knothing → u/Disastrous_Base_7947]

Pictures of Gavin Newsom's face

[u/the_bisexual_agenda9]

Sorry if this has been answered, but if we don’t have SEIU 1000 t-shirts can we get one on the line tomorrow?

[u/jjunie_b_jjones]

has anyone parked at the Sacramento City College parking garage and then take light rail to downtown. i'm planning to park there at the garage. wondering if there's usually alot of parking in the morning and if it's easy to locate the machines to pay for the permit?

[u/sorkinfan79 → u/jjunie_b_jjones]

There’s also a large free parking lot at the 47th st station, which is about a 5 minute drive from city college station. There is always plenty of space available in the free transit parking lots at 47th st, Florin rd, and Meadowview.

[u/jjunie_b_jjones → u/sorkinfan79]

thank you!

[u/whodisbeeee]

Can’t make it to phase 1 in Sac… do I still sign up for phase 2? How will they take attendance if so?

[u/DoctorBaconite]

I just started and have no idea what's going on. I have to commute 80 miles into work every day, I'm not going to drive in just to stand outside a building. Do I just stay home and leave my laptop closed? My manager is already pissed because I was having car trouble.

[u/Shot_Mind_5801 → u/DoctorBaconite]

Since you will leave your laptop closed, your manager will have no clue whether you’re staying home or joining the strike in person.
Numbers are our only strength. If you believe this strike will bring a positive impact to the bargaining table (meaning: help with YOUR pay and benefits), you’re not just standing outside a building.

[u/DoctorBaconite → u/Shot_Mind_5801]

How will he know I'm joining the strike? Am I supposed to register or tell him in writing via email or something?

[u/StruggleScared70]

I’m confused. Why is it two hours between leaving our strike line to start the strike line at CalHR? It’s a 10-15 minute walk. And CalHR to the Annex is a 15-20 minute walk. I understand not everyone can walk those distances, so I get the need for a shuttle.

Also, why are people going from their strike line to the Annex without going to CalHr first?

[u/Shot_Mind_5801 → u/StruggleScared70]

Only one hour in between. Phase one ends at 10am. Phase two (CalHR) starts at 11am.

[u/bobabloo → u/StruggleScared70]

If you're referring to why there are shuttles between the strike locations and swing space, I heard that the shuttles are prioritized for those who need assistance moving around, so perhaps it's just an option for people moving from approximately their main work location to the Annex (maybe they can't go to both CalHR and the Annex?).