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 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 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:
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!
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.
The Partners of Ford & Wallach, one of California’s preeminent workers’ compensation law firms, will be holding a special CAPE Night: Worker’s Compensation training session on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 pm. – exclusively for CAPE members.
This in-person event provides a comprehensive understanding of the practices of Worker’s Compensation.
Listen, learn, discuss, and ask questions as we cover:
We often hear the saying, "Health is wealth," and it couldn't be truer.
That’s why CAPE through the Coalition of County Unions (CCU) consistently negotiates a fair Choices contribution and strong benefits at the CCU table. Nevertheless, as we navigate through our busy work and home schedules, it's easy to overlook certain aspects of our well-being. Today, we'd like to shed light on a fundamental yet sometimes neglected aspect of health – oral hygiene.
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.
