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Exclusive Membership Rights:
Only rank-and-file members vote in ratification elections of CAPS'
labor contracts with state management. Only CAPS members are
eligible to become worksite representatives. Only members can
stand for election to the CAPS Board of Directors, and only CAPS
members vote in these elections. |
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Representation: Members
receive expert representation on employment and professional
issues at the worksite, in the state Legislature and, if
necessary, in court. Representation is provided by a labor
relations consultant or lawyer (at CAPS' discretion) who is
experienced in representing state scientists on employment issues.
Certain limitations apply. |
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Communications: Every member
receives CAPSule, a monthly newsletter. Periodic CAPS Alerts and
informational letters provide more detailed information.
CAPS leaders and staff hold meetings at worksites statewide to
present information in person whenever necessary. Volunteer local
representatives receive training and regular mailings for
distribution to members at the worksite. |
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Public Relations: CAPS
maintains extensive contacts with the written and broadcast media
statewide to promote the professionalism of state scientists and
the accomplishments of CAPS. |
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Insurance
Programs Sponsored
by CAPS
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$5,000 Free Life and $100,000 Travel
Accident Coverage: All CAPS members automatically
receive $5,000 in term life insurance, $5,000 in accidental death
and dismemberment insurance, and $100,000 in travel
accident coverage at no additional cost. The travel accident
policy covers you on almost any public transportation system where
a fare is paid. Double-indemnity for loss on a scheduled
airline flight. |
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Optional Insurance Benefits:
In addition to the $5,000 basic life and $5,000 accidental death
and dismemberment coverage listed above, each CAPS
member may purchase additional term (self, spouse and dependents)
and long-term disability insurance. |
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Consumer
Discounts |
Theme Park and Consumer Discounts.
Members receive savings at theme parks such as Knotts Berry Farm,
Marine World Africa USA and dozens more. Consumer discounts on car
rentals and membership in Costco are also available. |
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Apply for a
CAPS Grant |
Quarterly Grants: Only members
are eligible to apply for one of four quarterly $300 grants to
further professional development. |
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Apply for a
CAPS Member
Dependant Scholarship |
Dependent Scholarships: CAPS awards several
$500 scholarships annually to
dependents of CAPS members. |
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Liberty Mutual Insurance: Only
members get big savings on auto and home owner insurance
premiums paid via payroll deduction. |
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MasterCard: Only members may
receive (upon credit approval), a MasterCard through Amalgamated
Bank of Chicago. This card has no annual fee and has an interest
rate of just four and one-half percent over the rate on
unpaid balances. Call your nearest CAPS office for an
application. |
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Print a Membership
Application |
CAPS dues are $49.00 monthly.
Membership is available to rank-and-file, supervisory and
managerial state scientists employed in the civil service of the
California State Government. |
