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Welcome to the California Association of Professional Scientists.  CAPS is the exclusive representative of nearly 3,000 scientists working for the state of California.  Our website provides our members and the public with information about CAPS and the role of science in improving the lives of all Californians.

2009 State Scientist Day Announced


CAPS' 21st Annual State Scientist Day is Scheduled for May 20, 2009!

Download the 2009 Event Flyer:
"Got Science?"

View the 2008 Event Album

CAPS Congratulates the 2008 Outstanding Young Scientist!

September 19, 2008 News Release


 
 
Legislative Action Center
 

Tell Legislators NO to Unpaid Furlough

CAPS' Legislative Program 2007-2008

Identify your State Legislators
Track a bill through the Legislature
 


  In CAPSule, our Newsletter  
CAPS Offers Alternatives to Layoff

Minimum Wage Case Still Pending
Fiscal Armageddon, Here We Come,
by Patty Velez, President
Read the December 2008 Issue

  Read Back Issues

   
   

Science Spotlight

For the Media:  Learn About Upcoming Events Involving State Scientists in the CAPS Science Spotlight Calendar
State Scientists:  Submit your Science-Related Events to our Calendar of Events

 

 



 

 HOT Issues

  
  
 

 
Schwarzenegger May Order Unpaid Leave for Employees
December 19, 2008 Bloomberg.com

Governor Days He'll Veto Democrats' Deficit Proposal
December 19, 2008 Sacramento Bee
Schwarzenegger to Order Furloughs, Layoffs
December 19, 2008 Sacramento Bee

Calif. Governor Calls Lawmakers Back on Budget
December 19, 2008 Sacramento Bee
CAPS Launches Media Program at www.calscientists.org 
News Links
The CAPS Board of Directors meets quarterly and CAPS members are welcome to attend.  See the Board Meeting Schedule

  CAPS Bargaining  

New

 CAPS Makes New Bargaining Proposals
(12/08)
CAPS' Initial Bargaining Proposals (3/20/08)

2008 Salary Survey Summary & Results
Staffing Shortage Creates DNA Backlog

View CAPS' May 18-19, 2006 Salary Equity Presentations
Read Letters Supporting Salary Increases for State Scientists

Read the CalEPA Pay Equity Study for CalEPA Scientists
 

 
 


  Like Pay Like Work Issues  
LPLW: Frequently Asked Questions
CAPS' Reply Brief
Finance's Opposition Brief
DPA's Opposition Brief
CAPS Files Brief in Support of LPLW Suit
DPA Makes Corrections to April 28 Decision
Read CAPS' Like Pay Like Work Lawsuit
Read the Supporting Declaration & Supporting Exhibits for CAPS' Like Pay Like Work Lawsuit (5 MB download)
CAPS Requests State Controller John Chiang to Fund DPA Like Pay Like Work Decision Immediately (06/17/08)
DPA’s Like Pay Like Work Recommendations
Letter to DPA re Like Pay Like Work Decision (5/2/08)
Letter to Dept. of Finance Director Mike Genest re DPA Like Pay/Like Work Recommendations for State Scientific Supervisors (05/02/08)
CAPS Responds in Like Pay/Like Work Remand

 
 
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