REMINDER: Last Friday, your Bargaining Committee reached a tentative agreement with the State on a new contract. Now, rank-and-file Scientists will vote on ratifying the contract.

The vote will be open from Monday, August 12 through Friday, August 23. Only union members will be able to participate in the vote. If you are not a member yet, sign up to join here.

Your Bargaining Committee and the elected rank-and-file CAPS-UAW Board unanimously recommend a “Yes” vote on this tentative agreement as it includes major advances in terms of compensation, gender equity, healthcare, worker rights, and more. Read the full total tentative agreement here. See summary of highlights of the agreement here.

Solidarity Breaks Calendar

CATs (state scientists and union members like you on the Contract Action Team) will be hosting worksite meetings and solidarity breaks in light of the TA and the upcoming ratification vote. These gatherings will be an excellent opportunity to talk about the TA with fellow scientists, and discuss your questions. Keep an eye out for communications about those meetings and the Solidarity Break Calendar.

Virtual Tentative Agreement Information Sessions:

There will be online information sessions to discuss the Total Tentative Agreement this week. If there is a question you would like addressed, please fill out this form. 

CAPS-UAW members will be granted up to one-hour of state release to attend a worksite meeting to hear about the Total Tentative Agreement reached that was reached last Friday, August 2, 2024.  Notify your supervisor, in advance, of the time needed to attend.  Release will be subject to operational need but is highly encouraged.

Ratification Resources Available

• Read the full total tentative agreement here. 
• See summary of highlights of the agreement here.
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  • FAQs available here.

Learn more on our webpage: https://capscontract.org/ratification-resources/