Stay Informed! Read Our New Mobile-Friendly CAPS-UAWNewsletter! Our collective commitment and actions make our union, CAPS-UAW Local 1115, powerful – and that power is fueled by knowledge. That’s why we are making a major change with this issue of CAPSule by delivering it electronically. The new device-friendly format is convenient to read on your phone, tablet, or … Read more
In This Issue: Click the following on the following topics to jump to content: Welcome to the New CAPSule Newsletter! Member Meetings TODAY Will Discuss Contract Talks, Poll You for Our Next Moves Sign Your Photo Petition TODAY What You Should Know About … Our Union’s Enemies Our Salary Bill Wins Unanimous Committee Support Membership … Read more
Please read this email in its entirety as it contains important updates and meeting logistics for the Membership Meeting – TOMORROW Wednesday, July 24, 2024 6-7pm. The membership is the highest authority of the union. With this in mind, your CAPS-UAW Bargaining Committee requests YOU attend a Membership Meeting this Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 6-7 pm to … Read more
CAPS-UAW Supervisor/Manager Member: Pay Letter 24-20, implementing the 2% general salary increase (GSI) for S10/M10 excluded employees whose classifications are “tied to Unit 9”, has just been released. You can read it here (see page 22). Unfortunately, as CalHR notified us, the excluded classifications that are not (currently) tied to Unit 9 did not receive an increase. … Read more
CAPS-UAW Supervisor/Manager Member: As mentioned in our July 11th Supervisors Update, CalHR has approved a July 1, 2024, 2% General Salary Increase (GSI) for S10/M10 excluded employees whose classifications are “tied to Unit 9.” (A complete list of those classifications is below.) Several of you have asked what “tied to Unit 9” means. “Tied to Unit … Read more
Your CAPS-UAW Supervisors Committee has met with representatives from CalHR to discuss pay and benefits for supervisory and managerial scientists. In their final decision, the State settled for a 2% General Salary Increase for excluded employees tied to Bargaining Unit 9 and no salary increase for those tied to Bargaining Unit 10*. We are disappointed with the State’s … Read more
With the recent affiliation with UAW, members of CAPS-UAW now have increased opportunities to participate in conferences and meetings like the opportunity below. We are looking for 20-30 CAPS-UAW members to attend as delegates at the 2024 UAW Region 6 Political Action Conference, August 17th and 18th at the UAW Region 6 Office in Pico Rivera, CA. Only … Read more
High Heat: What In-Office Temperature Is Correct? With last week’s heat wave poised to continue this week, folks are starting to wonder if the in-office temperatures are possibly a good reason to stay home. According to Section 1805.3 of the the State Administrative Manual (SAM), each State building is to be run with a 4°F fluctuation in … Read more
With the recent affiliation with UAW, members of CAPS-UAW now have increased opportunities to participate in conferences and meetings like the opportunity below. We are looking for 20-30 CAPS-UAW members to attend as delegates at the 2024 UAW Region 6 Political Action Conference, August 17th and 18th at the UAW Region 6 Office in Pico Rivera, CA. Only … Read more