Support David Miller for CalPERS Board. CAPS and CalPERS Board Member, David Miller, is seeking re-election to the CalPERS Board of Directors to the Member-At-Large Position A seat, and he needs your help. We’re asking for all Unit 10 members to sign and submit a Nomination Petition to help David Miller reach the 250 valid … Read more
COVID-19 Resources | Alert Archives | Dear Colleagues in Sacramento and Yolo Counties, CalHR sent the message below to the entire labor community last night. We are encouraged that the State has heard CAPS’ repeated requests that their essential state workforce be offered the vaccine. This clinic for the Sacramento and Yolo region is a … Read more
COVID-19 Resources | Alert Archives | CAPS is proud to have one of our own – David Miller, a Department of Toxic Substances Control Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) and CAPS Board Member – serving as one of only 13 members on the CalPERS Board of Administration. This year, David is running for reelection to the … Read more
Password Changed. Effective Thursday, April 22, 2021, the password to the Members-Only sections of the website will be changed to ChooseCAPS! – it is case-sensitive. Please do not forward this message, or any other CAPS Updates, to nonmembers. All dues-paying CAPS members receive these messages from CAPS. If they don’t, have them contact CAPS directly … Read more
The Committee. The CAPS Membership Communication Committee is responsible for overseeing CAPS’ publications for members, and for overseeing matters concerning membership, such as recruitment. In the past, this committee oversaw the creation of a host of infographics for CAPS members. These infographics can be found on the CAPS website here. Today’s Update: The Goals of the Anti-Union Efforts. … Read more
FlexElect and Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Changes. CalHR has adopted temporary plan changes to the FlexElect Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts for both the 2020 and 2021 plan years. These changes should give members more flexibility for use, and arise out of federal legislation: the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 and Internal Revenue Service … Read more
The Committee. Today’s Committee Update comes to you courtesy of the CAPS Member Action Ad-Hoc Committee, or MAC. The MAC is responsible for motivating members to take action to support the union’s efforts. Please Sign these Petitions! Dear CAPS Members, The petition created by CAPS members and amplified by the MAC is very close to … Read more
Governor Newsom’s Draft Budget Contemplates Ending PLP 2020. Governor Newsom released his proposed budget in January of this year. Early reports indicate that the Governor’s priorities remain combatting the COVID-19 pandemic and economic recovery. The information released appears to indicate the possibility that the PLP 2020 program is likely able to be “cut short” because … Read more