 | “I joined CAPE because workers are more powerful together. Coming from the nonprofit sector, I’ve seen how common it is for employees to be overworked and underpaid. As a new County employee, I don’t take for granted all of the progress CAPE has made for public servants like me. But a union is only as strong as its members; that’s why I’m excited to be an active CAPE participant and push for positive change.” Zoe Axelrod |
 | "I joined the Union day one at the County from a coworker’s advice, “Besides the fact that the Union will faithfully negotiate for our good salary and benefits package, we will find the unity and strength of numbers work to our favor amidst the many interactions within the County.” Gratefully, I share that my Union experience far exceeded my expectations throughout the last several years." Eliza Jung |
 | “I can go at this job as a single voice or I can go at it with the support of the union, and I love having that support. I enjoy CAPE sponsored events like the first-time homebuyers seminar and volunteering for the election committee.” Ron Hsueh |
 | “I joined CAPE because I will always choose to protect my interests and have a voice and a seat at the table when decisions are being made that directly affect me.” Latanya Collier |
 | “I joined CAPE because we all know, organized workers have more power as a cohesive group than by acting individually. It's important for labor-management exchanges to be on a level playing field. Full support from membership is the only way to make that happen.” James Luna |
 | “I joined CAPE because now I know that I will be getting not just the benefits but the benefits of advice, a healthier and safer working environment and a membership to a nice big CAPE Family.” Anthony M. Mira |
 | “Working for LA County is a privilege, but with such a large employer I can see how sometimes employees’ good work may go unnoticed. I joined CAPE because having strong representation is the surest way to get the respect we deserve as LA County professional employees.” Pedro Romero |
 | “I joined CAPE because I wanted to have an active voice in shaping our work environment, and I was impressed by CAPE's track record advocating for the interests of County employees.” Max Thelander |
 | “I joined CAPE because the Union understands and supports the work that we do, and has the wisdom and experience to effectively bargain on our behalf.” Maya Saraf |
 | "There' more strength in numbers. Together Everybody Achieves More." Jimmy Lew |
 | "I joined CAPE to add to the collective strength of my union." Daniel Lopez |
 | In addition to professional representation by a labor union, I joined CAPE to gain access to benefits exclusive to CAPE members, including life insurance and voluntary short term disability insurance. Ai-Viet Huynh |
 | "I joined CAPE to support the union’s efforts for its members. Being a CAPE member brings peace of mind because I know I have adequate representation protecting my interests not only today, but also in the future." Erik Villa |
 | "I joined CAPE because I wanted to help solve problems and be a part of the solution. Being a part of CAPE will help me achieve that goal.” Stephen Moy |
 | “My mother returned to the workforce after being a stay at home mom for 10 years, she and other federal employees were represented by their union multiple times and I got to hear every struggle and triumph she experienced. I joined CAPE immediately after securing my first job after college because I wanted to be part of an organization that already had a system in place to promote dignity, competence and activism. Thanks for the inspiration mom.” Elsa M. Rodriguez |
 | "I joined CAPE to raise my voice in support of the many positive changes the Union makes for its members." Omar Haroon |
 | “I briefly left county service for the private sector and saw the need for a strong labor union. We got little respect or support. When I returned to the county I immediately rejoined CAPE. I know that our labor union fights for us!” Jonathan P. Bell |
 | “As professional public servants, we are all working toward the same goals. I joined CAPE because I understand the need for County professional employees to have a STRONG, UNITED VOICE on the issues that impact the vital public services we provide.” Lanie Cabamongan |
 | "After I was promoted into the CAPE ranks, I became a member because I saw it as an investment that will help me achieve my career goals." George Rocha |
 | "We joined CAPE because in these times of economic uncertainty and public employees coming under attack, we know CAPE is standing up for benefits that we've earned." Sandy Montti (L) and Zhenya Markosyan (R) |
 | "I joined CAPE for many reasons; I wanted to have professional representation, and a forum from which my interests will be taken into serious consideration." Mansour Thiongane |
 | "I joined CAPE during the Agency Shop Campaign because as a member I get more benefits than I would as a fee-payer and the difference in cost is minimal. Agency Shop made the choice easy. My husband, a DPW CAPE member, and I are now a CAPE family." Shadia Hakim |