Bargaining Team Met. The CAPS Bargaining Team (CAPS Team) met with the State’s Team twice last week to continue negotiations for CAPS’ successor MOU. The productive meetings again sought to bring the new CalHR and Department of Finance representatives up to speed on CAPS’ most … Read more
CAPS wishes you and yours a happy holiday season! CAPS is an independent, member-run union, created by State Scientists for State Scientists 35 years ago. At the time, State Scientists were part of a larger conglomerate union that represented many varied professions, and State Scientists … Read more
Know Your Committees. There are 15 standing and ad-hoc CAPS Committees that work to carry out CAPS’ mission. CAPS Bylaws require the establishment of certain committees, while others are born of necessity to address specific issues. Descriptions for all of CAPS’ Committees and their responsibilities … Read more
Know Your Committees. There are 15 standing and ad-hoc CAPS Committees that work to carry out CAPS’ mission. CAPS Bylaws require the establishment of certain committees, while others are born of necessity to address specific issues. Descriptions for all of CAPS’ Committees and their responsibilities … Read more
Know Your Committees. There are 15 standing and ad-hoc CAPS Committees that work to carry out CAPS’ mission. CAPS Bylaws require the establishment of certain committees, while others are born of necessity to address specific issues. Descriptions for all of CAPS’ Committees and their responsibilities … Read more
Know Your Committees. There are 15 standing and ad-hoc CAPS Committees that work to carry out CAPS’ mission. CAPS Bylaws require the establishment of certain committees, while others are born of necessity to address specific issues. Descriptions for all of CAPS’ Committees and their responsibilities … Read more
Know Your Committees. There are 15 standing and ad-hoc CAPS Committees that work to carry out CAPS’ mission. CAPS Bylaws require the establishment of certain committees, while others are born of necessity to address specific issues. Descriptions for all of CAPS’ Committees and their responsibilities … Read more
The quarterly CAPS Board of Directors’ Meeting was held last Saturday, November 2, 2019. Motions and notable items undertaken by the Board of Directors included: Approving of the Minutes of the August 24, 2019 Board Meeting. Appointing the CAPS Bargaining Committee (which is responsible for … Read more
Board of Directors’ Meeting. The next Board of Directors’ meeting (the inaugural meeting of the 2019-2021 Board of Directors) is scheduled for this Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Holiday Inn Sacramento, Downtown-Arena, River City View Room (300 J Street, 16th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814), commencing … Read more
Board of Directors’ Meeting. The next Board of Directors’ meeting (the inaugural meeting of the 2019-2021 Board of Directors) is scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2019, at the Holiday Inn Sacramento, Downtown-Arena (300 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814), commencing at 9 a.m. All members are … Read more
Elections Results Posted! The ballot count for the 2019-2021 CAPS Board of Directors was completed yesterday, October 15, 2019. The official and detailed results as verified by the CAPS Elections Committee and MK Elections can be viewed here. Here is the complete list of CAPS … Read more
CAPS Member Needs Your Help! Department of Fish and Wildlife Environmental Scientist and CAPS Member Dana McCanne has requested catastrophic leave donations in order to continue receiving pay and benefits. Section 3.10 of the CAPS MOU allows transfer of leave credits as catastrophic leave: CTO, … Read more
Healthcare Open Enrollment Ends THIS FRIDAY. The CalPERS Annual Health Care Open Enrollment Period for the 2020 calendar year commenced September 9th and ends this Friday, October 4, 2019. During this time, State Scientists (and all CalPERS members) may enroll in or switch their CalPERS Health Plan, add … Read more
History of CAPS. You hear it about CAPS regularly, “a union created by State Scientists for State Scientists,” but what does that really mean? CAPS was established in 1984 by State Scientists who wanted to ensure that their voice was not lost among the cacophony … Read more
CAPS Is Going Social! Instagram is more than just a way to get jealous about your friend’s vacation photos. It’s a way to connect with people, organizations, and causes bigger than the individual. Just think about the massive amounts of new things you’ve likely discovered … Read more
Ballots are Mailed NEXT Friday — Update your Address by THIS Friday, September 13, in order to ensure that your ballot is received ON TIME. The 2019-2021 CAPS Board of Directors Election is currently underway. Nominating Petitions were submitted in July, Candidate Statements were submitted … Read more
CalPERS Health Plan Open Enrollment, Plan Premiums and How They Affect YOU! The CalPERS annual health care Open Enrollment period for the 2020 calendar year will commence September 9 and ends October 4, 2019. During this time, State Scientists (and all CalPERS members) may enroll … Read more
The quarterly CAPS Board of Directors’ Meeting was held last Saturday, August 24, 2019. Motions undertaken by the Board of Directors included: Approving of the Minutes of the May 18, 2019 Board Meeting. Approving CAPS’ endorsement of 69 incumbents seeking reelection, and one open seat … Read more
Bargaining Team Working For You. Your CAPS Bargaining Team met last week to strategize and create guiding documents for the next Bargaining Team. Bargaining for the next CAPS MOU will begin with the “Sunshine” Process in January 2020. Other topics discussed included two side letters … Read more
Know Your Rights. Travel Reimbursement. CAPS MOU, Section 6.1 allows State Scientists to be reimbursed for “for actual, necessary, and appropriate business and travel expenses in accordance with CalHR rules and Online HR Manual sections 2201 (Travel and Relocation Policy), 2202 (Mileage Reimbursement), and 2203 … Read more
CAPS Member Needs Your Help! Department of Public Health Senior Health Physicist and CAPS Board Member James Thomas has requested catastrophic leave donations in order to continue receiving pay and benefits. Section 3.10 of the CAPS MOU allows transfer of leave credits as catastrophic leave: … Read more
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