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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.

May 20, 2009 State Scientist Day
a Great Success!

 
KQCA My 58 Pre-Event Coverage on May 19, 2009
Featuring CAPS Board Member and
Public Relations Chair Yvonne Addassi

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Legislative Action Center
 
CAPS' 2009 Legislative Program

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Track a bill through the Legislature
 


  In CAPSule, our Newsletter  
No Pay Cut at End at End of Round One

Schwarzenegger Blows Up Budget
Back to Basics, by Patty Velez, President
Read the June 2009 Issue

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Science Spotlight

For the Media:  Learn About Upcoming Events Involving State Scientists in the CAPS Science Spotlight Calendar
State Scientists:  Submit your Science-Related Events to our Calendar of Events

 

 



 

 
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The CAPS Board of Directors meets quarterly and CAPS members are welcome to attend. See the Board Meeting Schedule

 
  CAPS Bargaining  
CAPS' Latest Bargaining Proposals (5/13/09)

State's Bargaining Proposals (4/2/09)
CAPS' Initial Bargaining Proposals (3/20/08)

2008 Salary Survey Summary & Results
Staffing Shortage Creates DNA Backlog
Read Letters Supporting Salary Increases for State Scientists

Read the CalEPA Pay Equity Study for CalEPA Scientists
 

View CAPS' Salary Equity Presentations

 
 
  Like Pay Like Work Issues  
CAPS Files Revised Proposed Judgment  (5/28/09)
CAPS' Reply to Supplemental Brief (4/10/09)
CAPS Files Legal Brief in Support of Like Pay Like Work Case (3/27/09)
   -DPA's Supplemental Brief
   -Finance's Supplemental Brief

-CAPS' Reply Brief

-Finance's Opposition Brief

-DPA's Opposition Brief  

LPLW: Frequently Asked Questions
CAPS Files Brief in Support of LPLW Suit
DPA Makes Corrections to April 28 Decision
Read CAPS' Like Pay Like Work Lawsuit

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