Dear Fellow CAPE Members,

By now you may have heard about a U.S. Supreme Court decision that came down today in a case known as Janus v. AFSCME.

CAPE-Represented Agency Fee Payers:

This notice is to advise you of a decision made June 27 in the U.S. Supreme Court Case of Janus v. AFSCME Council 31 and how it pertains to you and your fair share contributions to CAPE.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Bargaining Update:

This year, the California Association of Professional Employees will sit across the table from Los Angeles County management to negotiate successor agreements to its MOUs for units 131/132, 501/502 and 511/512.

The first unit negotiating sessions between the California  Association of Professional Employees and the County of Los Angeles took place June 12 (501/502 and 511/512) and June 19 (131/132).

CAPE works hard to ensure our members interests are represented fairly, not only by elected county officials, but state representatives as well.

CAPE recently sent letters to California state legislators regarding two key items that affect our membership. We wanted to keep you up-to-date and encourage you to contact your state senators regarding them.

Are you working on a special project or assignment with a higher level of responsibility or performing duties that are usually reserved for employees in a higher classification?

Then you may be entitled to a bonus!

CAPE negotiated a means for you to receive a two standard salary levels (approximately 5.5%) bonus if you have been assigned a special project or assignment or are performing duties that are reserved for employees in higher classification.

DO YOU USE YOUR PERSONAL PHONE OR COMPUTER FOR YOUR WORK?

Watch Out! Your Comments Could Subject You to Discipline or Cause Problems at Work!

A new state Supreme Court decision published March 2, 2017 (City of San Jose v. Superior Court) held that any records (emails, texts, etc.) on public employees' private phones, computers or servers that relate to public business are public records and may be disclosed under the California Public Records Act.