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Standing Together This Holiday Season: Supporting Families in Need

The holidays are a time for connection, reflection, and community - but for many families across Los Angeles County, this season also brings financial hardship and uncertainty.

UPDATE: Our ULP Telework Case Moves Forward!

CAPE has secured an important step forward in our Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) case against the Assessor regarding his unilateral change to Telework.

Standing Together: Helping Families Affected by the Federal Shutdown

As public servants and union members, we have a chance to make a difference. Let’s stand together in compassion and solidarity to help those in need.

Stronger Together: CAPE’s Next Chapter

It is with deep honor and gratitude that I step into this role as the new CAPE President. 

As the first woman to serve in this position in our 60-year history, I do not take lightly the responsibility of carrying our union forward into a new era.

Passing the Torch, Continuing the Fight

A Special Message from Outgoing CAPE President, Carlos Clayton, P.E.

Special Labor Day Message from CAPE President Carlos Clayton

This Labor Day, I am proud to stand with every CAPE member in honoring the generations of workers who fought for dignity, fairness, and justice. The rights we enjoy today – fair pay, safe working conditions, benefits, and a voice on the job – were all won because working people came together and refused to give up.

2025 CAPE Board Election Results

***ELECTION RESULTS ARE IN***

The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) is pleased to announce the results of its 2025 CAPE Board of Directors Election.

The following five candidates have been elected to a two-year term beginning at the September 2025 CAPE Board meeting on September 11, 2025:

(Click on the name to read the candidate's statements)

CAPE Files ULP Charges Against Assessor and L.A. County

We have officially filed Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charges against L.A. County Assessor Jeff Prang and the County for violating our contract and state labor law.

CAPE Members “Turn Up the Heat” at Public Works HQ

Summer of Solidarity in Full Swing as Members Demand a Strong Contract

CAPE Board Election 2025

The 2025 CAPE Board of Directors Election is officially underway!

This year marks a major milestone for CAPE. We’re conducting our first-ever online election.

Meet the Candidates

The following members have completed all required steps to appear on the 2025 CAPE Board Election ballot:

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.