The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE, AFL-CIO) is the bargaining unit for more than 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles.
On April 2, nearly 300 CAPE members rallied at two locations across Los Angeles County—outside the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration and the Public Works Braun Building—to stand up against cuts t
Our CAPE Bargaining Team has put forward detailed, common-sense contract proposals that would help save the County money while ensuring the recruitment and retention of experienced professionals to keep LA County running
Negotiations are underway for a strong new CAPE contract, and now—more than ever—we need to stand together and show our strength.
Our message is clear:Our common-sense contract proposals can help the County save money while ensuring we can continue to recruit and retain experienced professionals in these unprecedented times.
While our 2025 CAPE Bargaining Team is working hard to secure a strong new contract for our wages and working conditions, the Coalition of County Unions (CCU)—which includes CAPE and 14 other County unions—negotiates our separate Fringe Benefits Contract.
Below is the latest bargaining update on our Fringe Benefits Contract negotiations:
As our CAPE Bargaining Team meets with County management, we want to show a strong display of unity. We’re only as strong as the members in the workplace. Virtual backgrounds to Zoom and Teams are an easy way to show support for our CAPE Bargaining Team and to show union pride.
Below are five NEW virtual background screens to help you show your CAPE Pride and a set of easy-to-follow instructions for how to use them.
