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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.

Join the Homeless Heroes Team and Walk with CAPE!

JOIN CAPE FOR HOMEWALK 2017!

CAPE members are invited to participate for FREE in the United Way's HomeWalk 5K on Saturday, Nov. 18 in Downtown Los Angeles.

We are once again a sponsor for the LA County Federation of Labor's Homeless Heroes team. Our sponsorship through the labor federation benefits the United Way's homeless veterans programs. There is no registration fee for CAPE members and family because of this sponsorship! As a CAPE member, you're invited to join us for the walk - for FREE!

2017 CAPE Golf Tournament Photo Gallery

Check out the photo gallery for the annual CAPE Golf Tournament, which was held Sept. 22 at the Royal Vista Golf Club.

Thank you to all the participants and congratulations to all the winners!

Click here to view the gallery.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Lobbying for Infrastructure By Carlos Clayton, CAPE President

Over the last several years, CAPE’s influence in state and local government has risen. Our 2,700+ membership is representative of the diverse population of Los Angeles County. We’re left, right and center, of different ethnic and religious backgrounds, and are racially diverse. Politicians see this and value our support and opinions.

Our CAPE Board of Directors reflects that diversity as well. As a result, we do not make hasty decisions when it comes to endorsing candidates and supporting legislation or items on the Board of Supervisors agenda.

Removal of 4/40 Work Week, Lack of Promotions are Top Issues for CAPE Appraiser Members

In February, CAPE members working in the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office were sent a survey about the state of their workplace.

The survey was sent to our appraiser members after receiving several complaints and comments about workplace issues during field visits, as well as at CAPE’s regular twice-a-month table at the Hall of Administration.

The survey was sent to roughly 360 members, with a 24 percent return rate. Most of the questions were multiple choice, however some were open to comments.

CAPE Endorses John Chiang for Governor

In June, CAPE became one of the first unions in Los Angeles County to endorse John Chiang for Governor of California.

Chiang was elected State Treasurer in 2014. As treasurer, he serves as the state’s banker, overseeing trillions of dollars in transactions each year and ensuring the state’s business is conduct in the most transparent manner possible.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: OUT-OF-CLASS AND ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES BONUSES

One of the benefits of being a CAPE member is knowing that you will be compensated for the work you do, regardless of the situation.

Members Learn About the Home Buying Process

More than 25 CAPE members learned the ins and outs of home buying and the Union Plus Mortgage Program at a seminar on March 28 at the union’s office in Pasadena.

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage reps Mary Niederhaus and Paul Wasserman walked attendees through the process of home buying and how to prepare for purchase. They also answered questions about refinancing.

Representation Update: Working with CAPE

Most of the work CAPE does on behalf of its members often goes unseen by the membership because cases tend to be single issues and confidential (unless the member allows the union to report their victory to the membership). At any given month, our business agents and general counsel are working on 30 or more member cases in various stages and degrees.