News

New 401(k) Savings Plan Coming January 2026

We’re excited to announce one of the major victories we secured in our new Fringe Benefits contract: Beginning January 2, 2026, all eligible CAPE-represented employees will gain access to the Count

Retiree Medical Trust: What Plan G Members Need to Know

The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE), together with the Coalition of County Unions (CCU), is moving into a major new phase of retiree healthcare protection for Plan G employe

A Night to Remember: 2025 CAPE Membership Dinner

More than 400 CAPE members came together at our 2025 Membership Dinner to celebrate our collective strength, our shared purpose, and everything we’ve accomplished together this past year.

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.

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.

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.

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.