News

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 Board of Directors Update:

The 2012-2013 CAPE Board of Directors Election results were tallied on August 30th by representatives from California Elections Company, an independent elections firm. Congratulations to incumbents John Fallon (DPW), Paul Hernandez (DPW), Lisa Andres (Assessor), and newcomer Dennis Ruh (DPW) on their election to the CAPE Board.

Dennis Ruh has been a dedicated County employee for more than 23 years, and a CAPE member since week 1 of his employment.

Representation Update: Timeliness in Representation Matters

CAPE’s commitment is to respond to member inquiries within 24 hours or less, and in a manner that will best help them meet their career goals. Depending on the nature of your call, you will be assisted by the appropriate professional staff that includes CAPE Legal Counsel, Business Agents and Administrative Staff.

Political Program Update:

November 2012 Presidential Election:
CAPE Endorsements

The CAPE Political Endorsement Committee works hard to make sure our association weighs in on the important legislative races and ballot measure contests.

Some of the measures and many of the candidates do not require much consideration. Voting NO on Proposition 32 seems obvious, but if you don't vote, your voice will not be heard.

Stop the Special Exemptions Act: NO on PROP 32! - 8/15/12

Proposition 32: the Special Exemptions Act is our Wisconsin. If passed by voters this November, Proposition 32 will silence the labor movement in California and stop our ability to defend and advance your important rights, benefits, and protections.

Contract Bargaining Special Update: CAPE Bargaining Teams Extend Unit and Fringe Benefit Contracts, Win Key Increases in Benefits - 7/3/12

The contracts that control pay and working conditions for the Los Angeles County bargaining units represented by CAPE are set to expire on September 30, 2012. As always, your Bargaining Team's first and highest priority is to protect the current pay, benefits, and retirement calculations for all CAPE-represented workers. Given the current economic conditions, problems with the State budget, prevailing attitudes toward public employees, and other factors, your Teams determined a one year extension of the Salary (Unit) Contracts was in the best interests of CAPE members.

Contract Bargaining Update: CAPE Bargaining Teams Extend Unit Contracts; Prioritize Fringe Benefits

The contracts that control pay and working conditions for all six of the Los Angeles County bargaining units represented by CAPE are set to expire on September 30, 2012. After reviewing all of the options and considering numerous factors, the CAPE bargaining team members determined the best path ahead is to extend the current Unit contract terms for one additional year.

President’s Message
 The "Special Exemptions Act" Is Not What It Seems: By Carlos Clayton, P.E. Unit 501, DPW

A deceptive statewide ballot measure has qualified for the November 2012 General Election Ballot that, if passed by voters, would have dire consequences for CAPE members’ careers.

Pension Issue Update

The protection of secure pensions for current and future County professional employees remains one of CAPE’s highest priorities. Debate on the issue continues in many different venues and in many different directions.