California Association of Professional Scientists



Welcome to the California Association of Professional Scientists. CAPS is the exclusive representative of nearly 3,000 scientists working for the State of California. Our website provides our members and the public with information about CAPS and the role of science in improving the lives of all Californians. More About CAPS» State Scientist Day is May 23 State Capitol Plays Host to State Scientist Day 2012 - 5/9/12 Press Release 2012 Exhibits 2012 State Scientist Day Flyer 2011 Photos CAPS Bargaining Corrections Layoff Mitigation Agreement Reached Big Win for DFG Biologists (10/3/11) CAPS MOU Takes Effect (5/17/11) CAPS Bargaining Q&A (Updated 5/11) CAPS Members Ratify MOU (4/6/11) CAPS Bargaining Update (3/17/11) 2008 Salary Survey Summary & Results Read CAPSule, Our Newsletter Court Leans Toward CAPS in Furlough Case Four Unions Extend MOUs The Shining City, by David Miller, President Read the April 2012 Issue \| Back Issues \| Go Green Legislative Action Center CAPS Legislative Program Identify Your State Legislators Track a Bill Through the Legislature	Search Follow CAPS on Twitter How to Sign Up Hot Topics Quick Links CAPS Calls on Governor to Honor Collective Bargaining Agreement (5/9/12 Press Release) Court's Tentative Ruling in Furlough Case (4/11/12) State Scientists in Need of Leave Donations CAPS Requests DPA Director to Seek LPLW Funding in State Budget Science Fair Judges Needed CAPS President Releases Statement on Gov. Brown's State of the State Address (1/18/12 Press Release) Dependent Scholarships Due June 4 (For Members Only) SCIF Layoff Mitigation The TRUTH About Public Sector Retirement: PowerPoint l PDF State Personnel Board Jobs Listing Out of Class Claims Made Easy and Job Audit Form Apply for a CAPS Grant Download a Local Rep Application More External Links Fighting Back on Retirement Benefits CalPERS Costs Governor Brown's Hybrid Plan Fact Check: Public Employees are Already Giving at the Office for Their Pensions Governor Brown's 12-Point Pension Reform Plan (10/27/11) CAPS' David Miller Defends Public Retirement Benefits via Comcast The Impact of Closing the Defined Benefit Program at CalPERS - March 2011 Issue Brief Truth Check: CalPERS Retirement Statistics Report: Is There Really a Public Pension Crisis? Recent News Stories In the News Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. CAPS Lawsuits Like Pay for Like Work Holiday Lawsuit VICTORY Furloughs Special Fund Furloughs Minimum Wage CAPS Lawsuit Summary
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