Defend California Science: No to RTO Day of Action, Wednesday, July 1

Attacks on science are ongoing from the federal administration, and California should be insulating ourselves from those attacks and protecting science, scientific workers, and our working conditions! Not advancing an RTO mandate that threatens the State’s ability to attract and retain qualified scientists.

We need to hold the line, and join forces with fellow workers to fight back against these atrocious attacks. It’s up to you, your colleagues, all of us to come together right now at our day of action, next WEDNESDAY at lunch time at a worksite near you!

If you’re in the Sacramento area, let’s join forces with SEIU Local 1000 at their “State Workers are Holding the Line” Rally.

Wednesday, July 1 at 11:30AM
Capitol West Steps – 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814

If you’re not in the Sacramento area, join an event near you or volunteer to lead an event at your worksite!

Statewide Town Hall On RTO (Monday, 6/29, 6-7:30PM, virtual)

During this meeting, we will focus on answering questions about what we, together, have done so far this year in the RTO fight, facts related to RTO, and our potential next moves. Due to time constraints, we recommend submitting any questions you have when you RSVP! There will also be time for breakout group discussions.

This town hall is open to all scientists: members, non-members, rank and file, supervisors, and managers. RTO affects all of us, and we want everyone to show up and be part of the conversation! RSVP HERE.

Assembly Bill 1729
(State Employment: Telework Programs)

CAPS-UAW, in proud partnership with a coalition of other state employee labor unions, helped introduce a bill about Telework. The Telework Bill, AB 1729 ( State Employment: Telework Programs) was introduced by Assemblymember Alex Lee in early February. This is a huge step in our collective fight against the Governor’s arbitrary Executive Order (EO) requiring state employees to return to office 4 days per week, but the bill alone is not enough. Now is the time to stand united in our fight to get the EO overturned. We are stronger together – solidarity forever!

AB 1729 Unanimously Passes Out Government Organization Committee

On June 23, the Telework Bill (AB 1729) made it out of the Senate Government Organization Committee with a unanimous, bipartisan vote from the Committee members! This was the result of all of us continuing to show up and speak out on the importance of defending science and protecting telework! AB 1729 is now headed to the Senate Appropriations Committee.

State Worker Union Coalition Sign-on Letter

Our union joins fellow state employee unions, including SEIU Local 1000, AFSCME 2620, CASE, and others to launch a petition that opposes the Governor’s RTO mandate. Add your name to this State Worker Union Coalition Sign-On Letter to tell Governor Newsom to rescind his costly RTO mandate. Collectively, we are demanding respect and fighting back against attacks on public sector workers.

Join Your Union, CAPS-UAW

It’s up to every State Scientist to stand together in our fight for respect. Whether you are a rank-and-file scientist, a supervisor or manager, by joining your union, CAPS-UAW, you strengthen State Scientists’collective power to enforce rights, benefits, and protections, fight for better working conditions, and demand the respect that every State Scientist deserves!