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.
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.
Communities throughout Los Angeles County have been devastated by massive fires that have burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed over 1,000 buildings, and killed five individuals.
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.
Everything we accomplish as a union comes from CAPE members working together.
CAPE Delegates are members who volunteer their time to lead our union. Delegate Leaders are the lifeblood of CAPE and we’re striving to build an even stronger community.
The Special Edition 2022 CAPE Newsletter is available now!
This has been a busy year for our union, and so much has been accomplished! As we come to the close of the year, we take a moment in our newsletter to reflect on the journey and success we have had as a union over the last twelve months.
We’re excited to officially release the e-version of the newsletter today and have mailed a printed hard copy to all CAPE members.
CAPE members have made our voices heard loud and clear. All six CAPE bargaining units have overwhelmingly voted 93% YES to ratify our strong new contract.
Our ratification vote is the culmination of weeks of mail-in voting from CAPE members and nearly a year of negotiations lead by our 2022 CAPE Bargaining Team. Our new three-year contract not only protects our wages and working conditions, but also includes the largest one-year salary increase since 2006, brand new telework protections, and much more.
After months of demanding negotiations, our CAPE Bargaining Team has reached a tentative agreement with L.A. County for a new three-year contract that protects our working conditions and includes the largest one-year salary increase since 2006, a $1,375 signing bonus, brand new telework protections, and much more.
After months of bargaining, we are at a pivotal moment in our current contract negotiations. The following are Frequently Asked Questions CAPE has received regarding the current state of contract negotiations.
