Regarding your important fringe benefits, the Coalition of County Unions (CCU), including CAPE representatives, expects to reach an overall agreement with the County very soon and has already achieved several major improvements. Please know as you cast your salary contract ratification vote in December that a new Cesar Chavez annual Holiday starting in 2017, one extra week of vacation time upon completing 24 years of service, and significant additional funding for your rising healthcare costs over the next three years have already been secured by the CCU.
We will continue to keep you informed regarding the status of the CCU's Fringe Benefits negotiations on your behalf. Please feel free to contact the CAPE office at (626) 243-0340 with any questions.