August 24, 2024 (Evening)

The Total Tentative Agreement (TTA) has been ratified by CAPS-UAW members! A record-breaking 91% rank-and-file members participated in the vote, and of the voting members, 97% voted to ratify the TTA! This marks a significant milestone in our collective efforts to secure better conditions, wages, and benefits for all rank-and-file members. This ratification is a … Read more

August 23, 2024 (Afternoon)

The Total Tentative Agreement (TTA) has been ratified by rank-and-file CAPS-UAW members! A record-breaking 91% of rank-and-file members participated in the vote, and of the voting members, 97% voted to ratify the TTA! This marks a significant milestone in Scientists’ collective efforts to secure better conditions, wages, and benefits. This ratification is a testament to … Read more

August 23, 2024

CAPS-UAW Board of Directors Meeting, tomorrow, Saturday August 24 This is the last reminder to pre-register for tomorrow’s Board of Directors’ meeting, scheduled for Saturday, August 24, 2024, commencing at 9 a.m.  All members are welcome to attend virtually, via Zoom. You must pre-register to attend the meeting. Register to attend here.  See the finalized Agenda here (note … Read more

August 19, 2024

Vote if you haven’t voted yet! Your elected rank-and-file CAPS-UAW Board unanimously recommend a “Yes” vote on this tentative agreement as it includes major advances in terms of compensation, gender equity, healthcare, worker rights, and more. Read the full total tentative agreement here. See summary of highlights of the agreement here. You should have received an electronic … Read more

August 13, 2024

I’m Lisa Jensen, an Environmental Scientist (ES), and a member of our union’s Contract Action Team. I’m proudly voting yes on one of the strongest contracts: won through our collective efforts with our photo petition, member meetings, and historic strike. Voting started yesterday and runs through Friday, August 23. I have been an ES with the … Read more

August 2, 2024

CAPS-UAW Supervisor/Manager Member: We are aware that the recent Budget Letter noted a raise would be reflected in your recent (July 30) pay warrant. Unfortunately, the State Controller’s Office encountered an error when keying in the raises. CAPS UAW worked with CalHR to ensure the issue was remedied as quickly as possible. Accordingly, if you … Read more