Post the Save the Dates for CAPS' Upcoming Actions to your Social Media and tag @capsscientists and use #ValueScientists
Social Media Toolkit
Support CAPS and State Scientists with Social Media Actions! Participate and Share:
- Follow @CAPSscientists on Instagram and Twitter
- Amplify the work of California State Scientists!
- Do you know what #CaStateScientists do for you? Read up here: https://calscientists.org/
BEST PRACTICES
- Follow @capsscientists and use #ValueScientists
- Tag @CAPSscientists for a chance to be featured on our social media!
- Include one or more of the recommended hashtags in each post
- Include a graphic, photo, or gif (you can use the graphics on this page in your posts!)
- Personalize your posts!
- Make a strong ask by sharing your story!
HASHTAGS TO USE
- #ValueScientists
- #EqualPayCA
- #AvoidCollapse
- #CAStateScientists
- #PayEquity
ACCOUNTS TO TAG
- @capsscientists
- @calhr_gov
- @cagovernor
- @gavinnewsom
- @JenSiebelNewsom
Post Ideas
- What are the importance of your job duties to the State of California?
- What are some challenges specific to your job title?
- What does “Value Scientists” mean to you?
- What does “equitable salaries” mean to you?
- We need a salary equity because…
- I became a union member with CAPS because…
- Spread our demands by sharing this website: https://capsscientists.org/caps-bargaining/value-scientists/
- Ask folks to sign on to support our platform here: https://www.votervoice.net/CAPSSCIENTISTS/campaigns/106371/respond
- Post a picture wearing your green shirt, union swag, union events, etc.
- Post a picture of your daily work, of you in the lab, out in the field, etc. and tag #FlatGavin @FlatGavin
- Does your furry friend support our union? Tag @capsscientists and hashtag #ValueScientists with photos of your pets!
Graphics to Share
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Pre-Drafted Posts
We know its hard to start sometimes! We’ve developed some starter Tweets/Posts to help kick off your social media presence in support of CAPS!
- You can’t have science without scientists. Pay equity NOW! #ValueScience!
- It’s imperative that the State of California leads by example and is able to compete for the best scientific talent. #ValueScience!
- I support CAPS because it’s crucial for us to come together to fight for the resources we need so that we can be effective Scientists for the people of California!
- We demand a fair contract for State Scientists – PAY EQUITY NOW! #ValueScientists
- CA State Scientists never quit during the pandemic, yet the last time they got a raise was in 2021. It’s time to thank State Scientists with wages, not words. #ValueScientists
- CA State Scientists implement the @CAGovernor ‘s programs. It’s past time for these public servants to get the raise they deserve. #ValueScientists
- We demand action, NOW. Do the right thing and give CA State Scientists a fair contract. #ValueScientists #PayEquity
- I support @CAPSScientists b/c [insert your reason here] #ValueScientists
- I am a @CAPSScientists [Environmental Scientist/Research Scientist/Veterinarian] b/c [insert your reason here] #FlatGavin #ValueScientists
- I am a CA State Scientist whose work is integral to implementing this Administration’s priorities and I support our fight for a fair contract!
- The state of California is better served when CA State Scientists are paid fairly. #PayEquity #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists
- I’m proud to be a @CAPSscientists member and even prouder to stand with my Union as we fight for a fair contract
- I’m proud to be a member of @CAPSScientists and stand in solidarity with other state employees in their fight for a fair contract! #PublicEmployeesStrongerTogether
- We call on @CAgovernor and @CalHR_gov to pay CA State Scientists the wages they deserve! #PayEquityNow
Profile Photos
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