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Pride Month CAPE Virtual Backgrounds

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community's diversity, resilience, and achievements. CAPE is proud to be a union that fights for the rights and well-being of everyone, and we're proud to stand with our LGBTQI+ colleagues and allies.

Together, We Rebuild, Support, and Fight for Our Future

In the aftermath of the devastating California wildfires, we find ourselves grappling with a profound sense of loss and resilience. Many in our CAPE family have faced unimaginable hardships as homes and livelihoods were reduced to ashes.

California Wildfire Resources

Communities throughout Los Angeles County have been devastated by massive fires that have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and killed five individuals.

CAPE Blue Shield Assistance During Southern California Fires.

Blue Shield of California Offers Assistance to Participants affected by the Southern California Fires.

Together, we can help rebuild and recover. 

As the fires continue and families face many challenges, CAPE members have access to Labor Community Services (LCS), which is ready to support and assist those in need during these historic fires in Southern California.  READ MORE HERE.

CAPE Diamond Anniversary: Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence

CAPE 60th Diamond Anniversary Membership Dinner

On October 19, 2024, the California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) hosted a memorable 60th Anniversary Membership Dinner at the beautiful Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA.

Our October CAPE Raises Are Here!

CAPE members will have a little more money in our pockets as our next CAPE-contract pay raise kicks in during the month of October.

This upcoming 3.25% pay increase is the last of three salary increases (totaling 12% in raises over the life of our three-year contract) negotiated and secured by our 2022 CAPE Bargaining Team during our previous contract negotiations.

CAPE 2024 LACERA Endorsements

There’s an important election happening this month for L.A. County employees, and we need to elect LACERA board members who have the knowledge, commitment, and drive to help guarantee and secure our retirement.

CAPE has endorsed the following candidates for the 2024 LACERA Board Election:

2024 CAPE Board Election Results

Our 2024 CAPE Board of Directors election has come to an early close.

After careful consideration and consultation with our attorneys, we’re pleased to report that all candidates, having passed the necessary requirements for eligibility, are therefore duly elected without a contest because only four candidates ran for five vacant seats.

The following four candidates have been elected to a two-year term beginning at the September 2024 CAPE Board meeting on September 12, 2024:

CAPE Night at the Hollywood Bowl

As part of our CAPE 60th Anniversary, we’re offering discount tickets to CAPE members for a very special evening featuring the magical music of John Williams performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic - it's a movie soundtrack extravaganza!

Come join us for a magical evening at the Hollywood Bowl as the Los Angeles Philharmonic performs The Music of John Williams. Get ready to be transported to the worlds of your favorite movies through the iconic music of this legendary composer. It's a night you won't want to miss!

Cleaning up the Altadena Crest Trail

Winter rain has caused extensive damage to our LA County trails, including flooding, landslides, significant trail erosion and rutting, and downed trees. That’s why our CAPE Community Service Team joined volunteers from LA County Parks to help clean up the Altadena Crest Trail damaged by winter rains.