June 26, 2020

CAPS Rank-and-File Bargaining. As mentioned in the CAPS Supervisors’ Update on June 18, agreements that the CAPS Bargaining Team reach do not apply to excluded employees, State Scientific Supervisors and Managers, in the same way. Many times benefits that Rank-and-File bargain for are extended to their Supervisory and Managerial counterparts, but not all the time … Read more

June 24, 2020 Alert

COVID-19 Resources | Alert Archives | Dear Colleague, On June 18, 2020, Governor Newsom released a statewide order for the use of face coverings while in public. The same afternoon, CalHR, in conjunction with CDPH, released additional guidance to all departments regarding steps for individuals to take to reduce the risk of COVID 19 in … Read more

June 18, 2020

CAPS Supervisors Request Meet-and-Confer Scheduled. In the last Supervisor’s Update we reported that CAPS Supervisory Director, Scott Bauer, had requested a meet-and-confer with CalHR surrounding Governor Newsom’s May Revise announcement that the State of California will be looking to find 10% cost savings to employee compensation. CalHR has agreed to meet with the Supervisor’s Committee, … Read more

June 10, 2020 Alert

COVID-19 Resources | Alert Archives | Dear Colleague, California Continues Reopening. As California begins the process of reopening, CAPS has urged the State, at all levels, to protect the health and safety of State Scientists upon their return. CAPS has been in contact with Departments and CalHR, urging the State to follow the guidance of … Read more

June 4, 2020

CAPS Supervisors Request Meet-and-Confer. CAPS Supervisory Director, Scott Bauer, has requested a meet-and-confer with CalHR surrounding Governor Newsom’s May Revise announcement that the State of California will be looking to find 10% cost savings to employee compensation. CAPS’ rank-and-file Bargaining Team has been meeting with CalHR to discuss how the cost savings may be creatively … Read more