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CAPE Night: Worker's Compensation Event

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

Investing in Our Health: The Importance of Regular Dental Check-ups

We often hear the saying, "Health is wealth," and it couldn't be truer.

New CAPE Representation Handbook Available Now

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.

CAPE 2018 Primary Election Voter Guide

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The California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) endorses the following candidates for election in the June Primary on Tuesday, June 5:

Hilda Solis (Board of Supervisors, First District)

Sheila Kuehl (Board of Supervisors, Third District)

John Chiang (Governor)

Mike Eng (State Senate, 22nd District)

CAPE Hosts LACERA/Horizons Seminar

Join CAPE on June 23 from 8 a.m. to noon for a members-only LACERA/Horizons retirement seminar.

This seminar is for members who are mid-career or close to retirement.

Attendees will learn:

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Moving Forward with CAPE By Carlos Clayton, CAPE President

What does the word “Union” mean to you?

As members of a labor union, we are part of a movement that provides us with better pay and working conditions. We have a voice where many do not.

But for CAPE members, I think sometimes the concept of being part of a union can get lost in the day-to-day demands of our jobs. It’s important to understand that CAPE membership is more than just discounted movie tickets.

CAPE Begins Negotiations Process

CAPE has started the process in preparation for the 2018 contract negotiations with Los Angeles County on successor contracts for units 131, 132, 501, 502, 511 and 512.

At its January Board Meeting, the board selected a group of volunteers for the negotiating team and meetings started in February to prepare proposals. Visit capeunion.org/negotiations18 to see the list of team members.

CAPE Members Walk (and Run) to End Homelessness

For a second year, CAPE joined more than 40 other unions to be part of the LA County Federation of Labor’s “Homeless Heroes” team for the United Way’s annual HomeWalk. The walk/run raises awareness and funds for the United Way’s homeless programs. Labor’s team – this year totaling more than 300 walkers and runners – is the only team dedicated to raising funds to help homeless veterans into permanent housing. The team on average raises $15,000 a year, of which 100% goes towards ending veteran homelessness.

Ask the Business Agent: “I received a Letter of Admonishment, what does this mean?”

A standard Letter of Admonishment is issued when a complaint is filed on an alleged County Policy of Equity (CPOE) violation with the County Intake Specialist Unit (CISU). The Letter of Admonishment is delivered to the complaining party and the subject of interest and a signature is requested verifying receipt of the letter. This is not a disciplinary measure, it is simply a notification that a CPOE complaint was made by you, on behalf of you or against you. If the complaint was made against you, you have the right to representation at the investigatory meeting.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Using Weingarten in Disciplinary Meetings

Did you know you have rights to union representation if you’re called into a meeting that may result in discipline?

Your Weingarten Rights to Representation protect you from unfair investigatory disciplinary practices of the various investigative agencies of the County. But these rights are no good to you unless you invoke them anytime you are called into a meeting with your superiors that could result in discipline for you.

Union Works to End Contracting Out at DPW

For the last year, CAPE has been in talks with the Department of Public Works Director Mark Pestrella on ending the practice of unnecessarily contracting out work in Building and Safety. The union has made great strides in this area, which has resulted in new jobs opening up and new members joining CAPE.