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California state workers face July 1 office return despite union pushback

Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed this week that roughly 100,000 California state employees must return to physical offices starting July 1. The mandate requires most workers to be in-person at least two days a week, effectively ending the widespread remote-work era established during the 2020 pandemic.

Labor unions, including SEIU Local 1000, are fiercely protesting the order and warning of a mass exodus of skilled workers to the private sector. Newsom's administration argues that office collaboration is essential for government efficiency, while local Sacramento businesses hope the foot traffic will revitalize the struggling downtown area.

As the deadline nears, state lawmakers are considering legislation that could grant employees more power to negotiate permanent telework arrangements.

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