CA Union Hilariously Mocks Gavin Newsom by Weaponizing Climate Excuse to Dodge Return-to-Work Order
A California state employees union is using climate change arguments to resist a return-to-office order from Governor Gavin Newsom. The union claims that requiring employees to commute would significantly increase carbon emissions, contradicting the state's environmental goals. They propose that extensive environmental impact studies be conducted before any return to in-person work is mandated.
- ▪The California Attorneys, Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers in State Employment (CASE) sent letters to over 100 state agencies opposing the return-to-office order.
- ▪They argue that commuting would add 15,000 tons of carbon emissions monthly, undermining California's climate initiatives.
- ▪The union suggests that the current hybrid work model is the best option under state environmental law.
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CA Union Hilariously Mocks Gavin Newsom by Weaponizing Climate Excuse to Dodge Return-to-Work Order By Rusty Weiss | 11:05 AM on May 30, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File A powerful state employees union in California is openly mocking Governor Gavin Newsom (D) by weaponizing the very climate change hysteria he champions — all to avoid going back to the office. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); Earlier this month, in a letter to his cabinet secretaries, Newsom advised state agencies to prepare for employees to work primarily in person come July 1.
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