SAVE THE DATESaturday, November 18, 202312 – 1 PM Join the CAPS Union Solidarity Rally and March for Scientists outside of the California Democratic Party’s November 2023 State Endorsing Convention at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Downtown Sacramento on Saturday, November 18, 2023! The rally will be held from 12 to 1:30 PM, starting at the SAFE … Read more
Dear Colleague, Have you ever wanted to get more involved with the real work of your union? Consider putting your name in the hat to be selected as a member of one of the CAPS Committees. CAPS Committees perform the work and decision-making for the many programs that CAPS offers. There are many ways for … Read more
Results Are In! The votes have been cast and the results are in. The official results as verified by the CAPS Elections Committee and ElectionBuddy.com can be viewed online here with the verified results. Without further ado, please welcome your 2023-2025 CAPS Board of Directors: President Jacqueline Tkac CCRWCB – San Luis Obispo Environmental Scientist Vice … Read more
CAPS Board of Directors Election CLOSES TODAY, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5 p.m. The CAPS Board of Directors Election voting period officially closes TODAY, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 5 p.m., PDT. Only MEMBERS can vote in the election. This election vote is being held entirely online. Each eligible voting CAPS member’s individual ballot link … Read more
Dear Colleague and Friend, Thank you for your support of CAPS Sponsored Bill AB 1677 (McKinnor). AB 1677 was vetoed by the Governor on Sunday, October 8, 2023. AB 1677 would have required the UC Berkeley Labor Center to perform an impartial study to examine the existing State Scientist salary structure, evaluate historical salary relationships with other … Read more
Dear Colleague, Excellent work engaging in solidarity breaks, the regional rallies, and the Strike Authorization Vote among all the other actions we’ve successfully completed this year! As you may have heard, the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) has declared that CAPS and the State are currently at an impasse in negotiations for a successor agreement. … Read more
SAVE THE DATESaturday, November 18, 202312 – 1 PM Join CAPS for an informational picket and rally outside of the California Democratic Party’s November 2023 State Endorsing Convention on Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Downtown Sacramento! Governor Newsom will likely be in attendance, in addition to many other elected officials and candidates for public office. Show up to … Read more
SIGN UP TO ATTEND THE CAPS VIRTUAL “WORKSITE” MEETINGALL RANK-AND-FILE UNIT 10 WELCOME! Virtual Meeting – Via ZoomCAPS District 5 CaltransWednesday, October 11, 202312 – 1 PM Join CAPS for a virtual “worksite” meeting with your District Director and CAPS recruitment specialist. The meeting will begin with a short new employee orientation, then your District Director will provide … Read more
Open Enrollment for CalPERS Health Plans, Open NOW. CalPERS’ health care Open Enrollment started September 18 and ends on October 13, 2023. The open enrollment period is your chance to evaluate your health plan provider and make changes that will take effect January 1, 2024. During the Open Enrollment period, eligible employees may enroll in, cancel, … Read more
CALL TO ACTION: Write to Governor Newsom to encourage him to sign AB 1677 (State Scientist Salaries – Impartial Study) The Governor has until October 14, 2023 to sign legislation that was approved by the Legislature this year. AB 1677, which would require the UC Berkeley Labor Center to perform an impartial study to examine … Read more