California Association of Professional Scientists

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Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage Threat Diminishes - 7/26/10 CAPS Message
Victory on Minimum Wage - 7/16/10 CAPS Message
CAPS and PECG Motion To Intervene
Controller's Cross-Complaint
- 7/7/10 State Controller Press Release
DPA Writ to Force Minimum Wage
Controller Still Says NO to Minimum Wage - 7/2/10 CAPS Message
CAPS Says No to Minimum Wage - 7/1/10 Press Release
Velez Requests CalPERS Make Minimum Wage Loans To Members
News Stories:
- Judge Rejects Schwarzenegger Minimum Wage Request - 7/16/10 AP
- Judge Denies Schwarzenegger's Minimum Wage Order - 7/16/10 Sac Bee
- Chiang Files Court Papers Opposing Minimum Wage Bill - 7/15/10 Sac Bee
MORE News Stories»
2010 CAPS Bargaining FAQ
CAPS' Minimum Wage Lawsuit

CAPS Bargaining

CAPS Says No to Minimum Wage - 7/1/10 Press Release
2010 CAPS Bargaining Frequently Asked Questions
CAPS June 3 Counterproposal to DPA
Governor's May 10 Bargaining Proposal
DPA's Bargaining "Concepts"
CAPS Latest Bargaining Proposals
State's Bargaining Proposals
CAPS' Initial Bargaining Proposals
2008 Salary Survey Summary & Results

In CAPSule, Our Newsletter

CAPS Scholarship Winners
Spotlight on a State Scientist
CalPERS Retirement: Good as Gold
Standing Tall, by Patty Velez, President

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