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.
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.
An abundance of caution has led the CAPE Board of Directors to determine that revised ballots for the Board of Directors election will be sent to members as soon as possible.
The initial ballots mailed to CAPE members on 7/22/2019 contained errors that would have precluded an accurate election.
After a long delay and countless requests, on Monday, July 15, CAPE finally received draft Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) from the County of Los Angeles for our bargaining Units. We are now working expeditiously to validate the language – particularly the salary numbers – so that we can send ballots to CAPE members for Contract Ratification.
On June 18, 2019, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a successor Fringe Benefit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Coalition of County Unions: The term of the MOU, which can be viewed here [http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/bos/supdocs/137353.pdf], is 3 years, ending on June 30, 2021. The following details the changes to the CCU MOU:
The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) has reached a tentative agreement with Los Angeles County on contracts covering units 511 and 512.
The tentative agreement was agreed upon during a Negotiations session held at the CAPE office on Tuesday, April 16.
Below are highlights of important gains achieved by the Negotiating Team Members on behalf of its members in bargaining units 511/512:
This only includes the Unit Salary Contract, it does not include the Fringe Benefits Contract.
The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) has reached a tentative agreement with Los Angeles County on contracts covering units 501 and 502.
The tentative agreement was agreed upon during a Negotiations session held at the CAPE office on Tuesday, April 16.
Below are highlights of important gains achieved by the Negotiating Team Members on behalf of its members in bargaining units 501/502:
This only includes the Unit Salary Contract, it does not include the Fringe Benefits Contract.
Department: Office of the Assessor Classification: Appraiser Specialist
Candidate’s Statement:
I humbly ask for your support in being elected to our CAPE Union Board of Directors. My name is Sarah Bays and I am an Appraiser Specialist with the Los Angeles County Assessor's Office. I've been with the county for just over 15 years.
Department: Dept. of Public Works Classification: Supervising Civil Engineering Technician
Candidate’s Statement:
Dear CAPE Union Members,
It is with great enthusiasm and optimism that I present myself as a candidate for the position of CAPE Union Board of Directors. I firmly believe that together, we have the power to shape the future of our union and bring about positive change for all members.
