News

We often hear the saying, "Health is wealth," and it couldn't be truer.

We are a successful and thriving union, but a strong contract means little if members aren’t aware of our rights in the workplace and empowered to exercise them.

In this issue, we look back at the amazing work and incredible victories secured during the fall and winter of 2023, discuss helpful tips when considering retirement, and gear up for CAPE’s 60th Anniversary in 2024.

On behalf of our CAPE Board of Directors, Delegate Leaders, and Staff, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday filled with joy and laughter through the New Year.

Holiday Closure: Our CAPE office will be closed on Monday, December 25, as well as Monday, January 1.

CAPE members across the County are celebrating the historic campaign victory to elect Nicole Mi to the LACERA Board of Investments.
2023 L.A. County annual enrollment is happening now and ends on October 31. We strongly encourage all members to carefully review your Choices Medical and Dental plan options and make an informed decision for the upcoming plan year.
L.A. County Annual Choices Open Enrollment has begun and is open from October 1 through October 31. All employees should have received an enrollment packet in the mail which should include informational brochures with all the information you need to choose the plan that’s right for you.
To close out the “Hot Labor Summer” of 2023, CAPE joined hundreds of our brothers and sisters in other unions and labor allies at Dodger Stadium to celebrate this year’s Union Night where the Dodgers shut out the San Francisco Giants.

Join us on Thursday, September 21 for our CAPE Night: Retirement Seminar at 6:30 pm at the CAPE office in Pasadena. (Dinner provided at 6 pm.)

This is a great opportunity for members who are mid-career, close to retirement, or just want to make sure they’re setting themselves up for a secure future. We will have special guest presenters from LACERA and Empower Retirement.

Click here to RSVP and reserve your spot. 

The deadline to RSVP will be September 14. Space is limited.

Ready to show your CAPE pride at your next Zoom or Teams meeting?

Virtual meetings are here to stay. An easy way to show support for CAPE is to update your Zoom and Teams background to show your union pride.

 Below, we’ve created 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.

There’s an election happening for L.A. County employees, and this one is extremely important. 

Nicole Mi is a Programs and Operations Manager in Public Works, a CAPE member, and our CAPE-endorsed candidate for the LACERA Board of Investments.

Now more than ever it’s critical that we elect LACERA board members with the knowledge, passion, and commitment to help guarantee and secure our retirement. Nicole Mi will be a strong advocate for CAPE members, and is also endorsed by SEIU 721 and LACERA BOI Trustee Herman Santos.