August 29, 2023 (Call to Action)

Dear Colleague,  Great job coming together in recent weeks to participate in Solidarity Breaks, the Teach-in, and Lunchtime Rallies! And excellent work showing up to the Los Angeles and Oakland Value Scientists! Rallies! Your participation in these CAPS Actions will help to win at the bargaining table. Our strength is determined by YOU and YOUR … Read more

August 23, 2023 (Call to Action)

Dear Colleague,  Great job coming together in recent weeks to participate in Solidarity Breaks, the Teach-in, and Lunchtime Rallies! And excellent work showing up to the Los Angeles and Oakland Value Scientists! Rallies! Your participation in these CAPS Actions will help to win at the bargaining table. Our strength is determined by YOU and YOUR … Read more

August 22, 2023 (Call to Action)

Dear Colleague,  Great job coming together in recent weeks to participate in Solidarity Breaks, the Teach-in, and Lunchtime Rallies! Your participation in these CAPS Actions will help to win at the bargaining table. Our strength is determined by YOU and YOUR colleagues’ continued participation! So let’s keep it up!  TOMORROW is the second of our … Read more

August 22, 2023

Board Meeting Actions.The quarterly CAPS Board of Directors’ Meeting was held last Saturday, August 19, 2023. Actions by the Board of Directors included:   The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Boardroom at 555 Capitol Mall for Board members and staff, and via Zoom for members who wish to attend. Staff … Read more

August 15, 2023

Bargaining with the State Scheduled for August 15. The CAPS Bargaining Team will once again meet with the State of California to continue negotiating for a successor MOU on Tuesday, August 15. Be sure to participate in the Union Actions listed here to support your CAPS Bargaining Team! https://capsscientists.org/member-action-landing-page/  Value Scientists! Rallies Kick Off TOMORROW. The first of … Read more

August 9, 2023

Board Of Directors Meeting. The next CAPS Board of Directors’ (BOD) Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 19, 2023, at 9am. In consideration of attendee safety and wellness, CAPS members are invited to attend virtually. Members who wish to attend will need to pre-register for the event here. Registrations must be received no later than Friday, August … Read more

August 9, 2023 (Regional Rallies)

Dear Colleague,  Great job banding together in recent weeks to participate in solidarity breaks, the teach-in, and lunchtime rallies! Your participation in these CAPS Actions will help your union win at the bargaining table.  CalHR has taken notice – the time is now to act! Our strength is determined by YOU and YOUR colleagues’ continued … Read more

August 9, 2023 (LA Rally)

Dear Colleague,  Great job coming together in recent weeks to participate in Solidarity Breaks, the Teach-in, and Lunchtime Rallies! Your participation in these CAPS Actions will help to win at the bargaining table. Our strength is determined by YOU and YOUR colleagues’ continued participation! So let’s keep it up!  NEXT WEEK is the first of … Read more

August 4, 2023 (Election Update)

CAPS Board of Directors Elections Candidates Announced. Nominating Petitions for the 2023-2025 CAPS Board of Directors were due by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2023. Below you will find the list of candidates in contested seats for 2023-2025 CAPS Board of Director positions. The candidates are presented in the order they were picked out of … Read more

August 3, 2023

LPLW Classifications Provided 3% Raise. Supervisory and Managerial Unit 10 Classifications that were included in the 2008 Like Pay for Like Work Lawsuit have been provided a 3% raise, effective July 1, 2023, consistent with their counterparts in Unit 9. You can see a copy of the Pay Letter here.  CAPS and CalHR Scheduling Sup M&C. CAPS has … Read more