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Union membership continues slow decline as California hires more rank-and-file employees

At SEIU Local 1000, 456 fewer members paid dues in October 2024, compared to the previous year's payroll period. Meanwhile, the state hired nearly 3,000 more employees among the nine units represented by SEIU Local 1000, which resulted in a two point decrease in the union's due-paying membership.

The article from The Sacramento Bee discusses the ongoing debate over the potential repeal of California's death penalty, highlighting the perspectives of both supporters and opponents. It mentions that Governor Gavin Newsom issued a moratorium on executions in 2019, but the death penalty remains legally on the books. The piece outlines the financial burden of maintaining death row, with costs estimated at $184 million annually, and notes that no executions have taken place since 2006 due to legal challenges. Advocates for repeal argue that the system is racially biased, ineffective, and morally wrong, while opponents, including some victims' families, believe it provides necessary closure and justice. The article also touches on the legislative efforts to abolish the death penalty, with a bill introduced by Assemblyman Marc Levine, and the political dynamics involved, including the influence of public opinion and the potential for a ballot measure in future elections.

Read the Full Sacramento Bee Article at:
https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article297205319.html