California State Workers Push Back on Office Mandate | Fresno News

California state workers are fighting back against a mandatory return-to-office push, as Assembly Bill 1729—backed by strong bipartisan support—heads to the Governor’s desk. The bill encourages telework, not mandates it, aiming to save up to $225 million annually while costing just $10 million. Sponsored by Assemblymember Alex Lee, it argues that forcing four days in the office harms morale and ignores modern work realities. While some lawmakers worry about remote worker isolation, studies show it’s more tied to living alone than family status. With votes to override any veto, this could reshape how California government employees work—flexibility over rigid schedules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/480c45dd169ca198