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2026 CAPE Board Election Notice

The election for the CAPE Board of Directors is approaching soon.

CAPE Members Take Over Harbor Cruise in Long Beach

CAPE members, families, and friends gathered in Long Beach last Saturday morning for our Harbor Cruise Takeover, and what a fantastic day it was.

CAPE-Endorsed Candidates Deliver Major Primary Victories

CAPE is proud to congratulate all three of our endorsed candidates on their victories in the June 2026 Primary Election.

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.

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.