A big part of that is state workers are still working remotely a few days a week. The mandate received pushback from state workers, including Garcia-Smith, who said the ability to telework is a big draw for state jobs. Garcia-Smith’s union, SEIU Local 1000 is backing a bill this year that would require state agencies to continue offering telework. Other unions representing state workers also support the measure, including CAPS UAW Local 1115, AFSCME 2620, CASE, and PECG. Lee argued state workers should continue to benefit from that same opportunity.

Source: The Guardian February 28, 2026 05:31 UTC