California worker return to office: State workers gain ground [Video]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the deadline for state employees to return to the office looms, workers and their unions are pushing back against the change from remote work.

California Department of Education (CDE) workers said Thursday they are gaining ground in their fight for change. Union representatives for CDE employees met with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond before a planned protest.

“We were able to open up some lines of communication, so we have the opportunity now to meet with the superintendent or his designee once a week to discuss not only return to office but also other issues,” said DLC 746 President Danielle Storey with SEIU Local 1000.

Storey told ABC10 they will also have a seat at the table as managers plan and implement the return to office. The union calls this a victory.

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