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’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
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
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.
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.
On behalf of our CAPE Board of Directors, Delegate Leaders, and Staff, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday filled with joy and laughter through the New Year.
Holiday Closure: Our CAPE office will be closed on Monday, December 25, as well as Monday, January 1.
2023 L.A. County annual enrollment is happening now and ends on October 31. We strongly encourage all members to carefully review your Choices Medical and Dental plan options and make an informed decision for the upcoming plan year.
L.A. County Annual Choices Open Enrollment has begun and is open from October 1 through October 31. All employees should have received an enrollment packet in the mail which should include informational brochures with all the information you need to choose the plan that’s right for you.
To close out the “Hot Labor Summer” of 2023, CAPE joined hundreds of our brothers and sisters in other unions and labor allies at Dodger Stadium to celebrate this year’s Union Night where the Dodgers shut out the San Francisco Giants.
Join us on Thursday, September 21 for our CAPE Night: Retirement Seminar at 6:30 pm at the CAPE office in Pasadena. (Dinner provided at 6 pm.)
This is a great opportunity for members who are mid-career, close to retirement, or just want to make sure they’re setting themselves up for a secure future. We will have special guest presenters from LACERA and Empower Retirement.
Ready to show your CAPE pride at your next Zoom or Teams meeting?
Virtual meetings are here to stay. An easy way to show support for CAPE is to update your Zoom and Teams background to show your union pride.
Below, we’ve created five new virtual background screens to help you show your CAPE Pride and a set of easy-to-follow instructions for how to use them.
