California Association of Professional Scientists
CAPS, UAW Local 1115 is a union of scientific civil servants who protect public health, the environment, and California’s natural resources.
July 2026 Salary Increases
Through the actions of workers, CAPS-UAW State Scientists fought for and kept the contracted Special Salary Adjustments (SSAs) bargained for 2026 in the Contract and 2026 Budget Side Letter. Starting in October 2026 pay checks, workers should start seeing raises. Find out more here:
Workplace Issue or Contract Violations
Need to report an issue or problem in your worksite? Use this form to connect to a colleague organizer.
2027 Rank-and-File Bargaining
Our current contract expires June 2027 and we will be headed back to the bargaining table this January to begin negotiations for our next contract. That means our 2027 contract campaign starts now, and it begins with input from you and your coworkers! It’s up to all of us to determine what is included in our next contract.