Your CAPS-UAW Bargaining Committee met with the State yesterday, where the State rejected the following components of our July 3 proposal package: Section 2.25 Pay Equity Audit – Joint Labor Management Committee, and Section 2.13 One Time Retention Payment. The State has yet to provide a counterproposal for both sections.
See the proposals we’ve tentatively agreed to and put forward on outstanding sections here.
it’s become increasingly apparent that the Newsom Administration is unwilling to back up their lofty rhetoric about closing the gender pay gap and establishing equity, where it doesn’t exist, with bold action. Despite the Newsom Administration’s public statements supporting pay equity, they continue to reject our proposals for how to end the inequities State Scientists face, even going so far as to obfuscate the issue and pretend it doesn’t exist.
You and your colleagues have every reason to be aggrieved after the way the State has held to their inadequate salary proposal. It’s of the utmost importance that all of us commit to taking these extremely important union actions, listed below!
Here’s what to do, right now:
RSVP and Attend the Wednesday, July 24 Membership Meeting
Our contract fight is truly in the hands of you and your colleagues. The membership is the highest authority of the union. With this in mind, your CAPS-UAW Bargaining Committee has requested YOU to attend a Membership Meeting this coming Wednesday July 24, 2024, between 6-7 pm to deliberate and discuss our next move(s) at the bargaining table.
You and your colleagues will participate in a straw poll to determine the future direction of our contract fight. Only members attending will be able to participate in the straw poll. It is critical members attend the meeting in-person to demonstrate solidarity with your fellow scientists and to show our power to the State. A virtual option will be provided, though in-person attendance is strongly encouraged. Here is a continuously updated list of in-person meeting locations, also listed below.
Only dues-paying CAPS-UAW members may attend. To become a member of your union, sign up here.
| City | Event Location Name | Address |
| Eureka | Labor Temple | 840 E Street, Eureka, CA 95501 |
| Pico Rivera | UAW Region 6 Office | 6500 Rosemead Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660 |
| Sacramento | Sacramento Scottish Rite Masonic Center | 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95819 |
| Windsor | Windsor Regional Library | 9291 Old Redwood Highway #100, Windsor, CA 95492 |
| Fort Bragg | Mendocino County- Fort Bragg Library | 499 East Laurel Street, Fort Bragg CA 95437 |
| Berkeley | The Finnish event hall | 1970 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702 |
| Fairfield | Heretic Brewing Company | 1052 Horizon Dr, Fairfield, CA 94533 |
| Redding | IBEW Local 340 Union Hall | 900 Locust St Ste 9, Redding, CA 96001 |
| Fresno | Betty Rodriguez Library | 3040 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 |
Sign Your Photo Petition
Right now, we’re less than 200 Scientists away from delivering our massive visual petition. Imagine the impact of you and thousands of your fellow State Scientists staring back at administration officials, demanding change.
This isn’t just about us. It’s for Scientists everywhere. It’s about our families. It’s about science itself. It’s about the next generation of scientists. It’s about ensuring our field is a place where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive.
Your photo is an indispensable part of our collective struggle. It’s a statement that says, “My contributions matter! The work I do has tremendous value! I deserve equal pay!” Already signed? Great work! Can you get 3 others to do the same?
Attend Strike School
Strike School Part 1: Organizing for Power is being held over two days Thursday July 25 and Friday July 26 12-1pm both days.
- Register to attend Thursday, July 25, and Friday, July 26.
Strike School Part 2 (new material!): Power Analysis and Strike Readiness is being held on Monday July 22, 6-8 PM.
Learn more about strike school here: https://capscontract.org/strike-school/.