activities · 49
what they do
direct service · 20
- Administers health and retirement benefit programs Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationNegotiated access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan for eligible CAPE-represented employees starting January 2, 2026, and secured $25 per pay period employer contributions to the LACCU Retiree Medical Trust for Tier 2 Plan G employees starting December 15, 2025. Also established the CAPE Benefit Trust in 1980 to administer health benefits.
- Administers health and retirement benefit programs Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationNegotiated access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan for eligible CAPE-represented employees starting January 2, 2026, and secured employer contributions of $25 per pay period to the LACCU Retiree Medical Trust for Tier 2 Plan G employees starting December 15, 2025; established the CAPE Benefit Trust in 1980 to administer health benefits.
- Conducts regular board meetings with member participation Member-Input Board MeetingsHolds monthly board meetings on the second Thursday at the CAPE office in Pasadena, CA, including an 'Open for Members' segment that allows members to speak directly to the Board.
- Conducts regular member engagement and governance meetings Member-Input Board MeetingsHolds monthly board meetings on the second Thursday at the CAPE office in Pasadena, CA, with opportunities for members to speak during the 'Open for Members' portion, supporting transparent governance and member participation.
- Hosts regular board meetings with member participation opportunities Member-Input Board MeetingsHolds monthly board meetings on the second Thursday at the CAPE office in Pasadena, CA, including an 'Open for Members' segment allowing direct member input.
- Maintain member services and operational infrastructure Member-Input Board MeetingsMaintains a physical office in Pasadena, CA, holds regular board meetings on the second Thursday of each month, and provides members with opportunities to speak during the 'Open for Members' portion of meetings.
- Maintains administrative infrastructure for member services Member-Input Board MeetingsOperates a physical office in Pasadena, CA, and holds regular board meetings on the second Thursday of each month, including an 'Open for Members' segment to allow direct member input.
- Maintains operational infrastructure for member services Member-Input Board MeetingsOperates a physical office in Pasadena, CA, and holds regular board meetings on the second Thursday of each month, including an 'Open for Members' segment to allow direct member input.
- Maintains operational infrastructure for member services Member-Input Board MeetingsOperates a physical office in Pasadena, CA, holds regular board meetings on the second Thursday of each month, and provides members with opportunities to speak during the 'Open for Members' portion of meetings.
- Negotiate employee benefits and savings plans Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationNegotiated access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan for eligible CAPE-represented employees effective January 2, 2026, and secured employer contributions to the LACCU Retiree Medical Trust for Tier 2 Plan G employees starting December 15, 2025.
- Negotiates employee benefits including 401(k) and retiree medical contributions Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationSecured access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan for eligible employees starting January 2, 2026, and negotiated $25 per pay period employer contributions to the LACCU Retiree Medical Trust for Tier 2 Plan G employees starting December 15, 2025.
- Provide exclusive labor representation for Los Angeles County professional employees Law Enforcement Labor RepresentationRepresents over 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles as the exclusive bargaining unit, founded in 1964 to ensure fair and effective representation in dealings with county management.
- Represents professional county employees in labor relations Law Enforcement Labor RepresentationServes as the exclusive bargaining unit for over 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles, providing representation in negotiations with county management since its founding in 1964.
- Represents professional employees in collective bargaining with Los Angeles County Law Enforcement Labor RepresentationServes as the exclusive bargaining representative for over 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles, negotiating employment terms and benefits.
- Represents professional employees in labor bargaining Law Enforcement Labor RepresentationServes as the exclusive bargaining representative for over 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles, providing fair and effective representation in dealings with county management since 1964.
- Represents professional employees in labor bargaining Law Enforcement Labor RepresentationServes as the exclusive bargaining representative for over 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles, providing fair and effective representation in negotiations with county management since 1964.
- Represents professional employees in labor bargaining Law Enforcement Labor RepresentationServes as the exclusive bargaining unit for over 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles, providing representation in negotiations with county management since its founding in 1964.
- Represents professional employees in labor relations Law Enforcement Labor RepresentationServes as the exclusive bargaining unit for over 2,500 professional employees of the County of Los Angeles, providing fair and effective representation in dealings with county management since 1964.
- Secures employee benefits through collective negotiation Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationNegotiated access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan for eligible CAPE-represented employees starting January 2, 2026, and secured employer contributions of $25 per pay period to the LACCU Retiree Medical Trust for Tier 2 Plan G employees starting December 15, 2025.
- Secures employee benefits through collective negotiation Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationNegotiated access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan for eligible CAPE-represented employees starting January 2, 2026, and secured $25 per pay period employer contributions to the LACCU Retiree Medical Trust for Tier 2 Plan G employees starting December 15, 2025.
advocacy · 18
- Advocate for public employee retirement and pension security Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyAdvocates to protect and secure retirement benefits for public employees, including negotiating employer contributions to retiree medical trusts and safeguarding pension benefits amid ongoing challenges.
- Advocates for public employee retirement and pension security Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyEngages in ongoing advocacy to protect and secure retirement benefits for public employees, particularly in response to challenges to pension benefits.
- Advocates for public employee retirement and pension security Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyEngages in sustained advocacy to protect and secure retirement benefits for public employees, particularly in response to ongoing legislative and fiscal challenges to pension systems.
- Advocates for public employee retirement and pension security Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyConducts ongoing advocacy to protect and secure retirement benefits for public employees, including negotiating employer contributions to retiree medical trusts and defending pension benefits against legislative challenges.
- Advocates for public employee retirement and pension security Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyActively advocates to protect and secure retirement benefits for public employees, particularly in response to ongoing challenges to pension systems.
- Advocates for secure retirement and pension benefits for public employees Retiree Benefit Protection AdvocacyEngages in ongoing advocacy to protect and enhance retirement benefits for public employees, particularly in response to challenges to pension security and retirement plans.
- Conduct political endorsements through member-volunteer committee Political Candidate & Ballot EndorsementsHosts a member-volunteer Political Endorsement Committee during each election cycle to evaluate candidates and ballot measures, gather campaign input, and make endorsement recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Conducts political candidate and ballot measure endorsements Political Candidate & Ballot EndorsementsHosts a member-volunteer Political Endorsement Committee that convenes during each election cycle to review candidates and ballot measures, gather campaign input, and make endorsement recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Conducts political endorsements through member-led committee Political Candidate & Ballot EndorsementsHosts a member-volunteer Political Endorsement Committee that reviews candidates and ballot measures during each election cycle and makes endorsement recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Conducts political endorsements through member-led committee Political Candidate & Ballot EndorsementsHosts a member-volunteer Political Endorsement Committee that reviews candidates and ballot measures during each election cycle, gathers campaign input, and makes endorsement recommendations to the Board of Directors.
- Conducts political endorsements through member-led committee Political Candidate & Ballot EndorsementsHosts a Political Endorsement Committee composed of member-volunteers that engages in state and local campaigns, reviews candidate and ballot measure positions, and makes endorsement recommendations to the Board of Directors during each election cycle.
- Conducts political endorsements through member-led committee Political Candidate & Ballot EndorsementsHosts a member-volunteer Political Endorsement Committee that engages in state and local campaigns, reviews candidate and ballot measure positions, and makes endorsement recommendations to the Board of Directors during each election cycle.
- Operate Political Action Committee (PAC) for member advocacy Public Employee PAC ManagementOperates the CAPE FAIR PAC, established in 2005, to defend against legislative and ballot initiative threats to public services, local funding, and pensions in Los Angeles County and Sacramento. The PAC engages in ongoing advocacy on issues important to members.
- Operates a Political Action Committee (CAPE FAIR PAC) to protect public services and pensions Public Employee PAC ManagementManages the CAPE FAIR PAC, established in 2005, to defend against legislative and ballot initiative threats to public services, local funding, and pension benefits for public employees in California.
- Operates a Political Action Committee (PAC) program Public Employee PAC ManagementManages the CAPE FAIR PAC, established in 2005, to defend against legislative and ballot initiative threats to public services, local funding, and pensions in Los Angeles County and Sacramento. The PAC engages in political advocacy and endorsement activities aligned with member interests.
- Operates a Political Action Committee (PAC) program Public Employee PAC ManagementManages the CAPE FAIR PAC, established in 2005, to defend public services, local funding, and pensions from legislative and ballot initiative threats, with operations focused in Los Angeles County and Sacramento.
- Operates a Political Action Committee (PAC) program Public Employee PAC ManagementManages the CAPE FAIR PAC, established in 2005, to defend against legislative and ballot initiative threats to public services, local funding, and pensions in Los Angeles County and Sacramento.
- Operates a Political Action Committee to advance members' interests Public Employee PAC ManagementManages the CAPE FAIR PAC, established in 2005, to respond to legislative and ballot initiative threats affecting public services, local funding, and pensions in California, with a focus on Los Angeles County and Sacramento.
capacity building · 11
- Administer health benefits through nonprofit trust Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationEstablished the CAPE Benefit Trust in 1980 as a separate nonprofit entity to administer health benefits for eligible County employees.
- Administers employee benefits through a nonprofit trust Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationOperates the CAPE Benefit Trust, a separate nonprofit established in 1980, to administer health benefits for eligible County employees, including negotiating access to the County of Los Angeles 401(k) Savings Plan effective January 2, 2026.
- Administers health benefits through a nonprofit trust Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationEstablished the CAPE Benefit Trust in 1980 as a separate nonprofit entity to administer health benefits for eligible County of Los Angeles employees.
- Administers health benefits through a separate nonprofit trust Public Employee Health and Retirement Benefits AdministrationEstablished the CAPE Benefit Trust in 1980 as a nonprofit entity to manage and administer health benefits for eligible County of Los Angeles employees.
- Host member engagement events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsHosted a membership dinner in 2025 attended by over 400 CAPE members to strengthen community and engagement.
- Hosts member engagement and organizational events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes membership events such as the 2025 membership dinner attended by over 400 CAPE members to strengthen community and engagement.
- Hosts member engagement events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes membership events such as the 2025 membership dinner attended by over 400 CAPE members to strengthen member engagement and community.
- Hosts member engagement events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes membership events such as the 2025 membership dinner, which was attended by over 400 CAPE members.
- Hosts membership engagement events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganized a membership dinner in 2025 that was attended by over 400 CAPE members to strengthen community and engagement.
- Hosts membership engagement events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes large-scale membership events such as the 2025 membership dinner attended by over 400 CAPE members to strengthen community and engagement.
- Hosts membership engagement events Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsOrganizes large-scale membership events such as the 2025 membership dinner attended by over 400 CAPE members to strengthen community and engagement among represented employees.
strategies · 32
how they think
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- Comprehensive union representation through solidarity solidarity-based representationStrengthens individual employee power by unifying voices through collective bargaining, legal support, and advocacy, ensuring dignity and equity in the workplace through sustained, solidarity-based unionism.
- Comprehensive union representation through solidarity and bargaining comprehensive union representationStrengthens employee rights and workplace dignity by uniting professionals through collective bargaining, legal support, and solidarity-based advocacy across employment issues.
- Comprehensive union representation through solidarity and collective bargaining comprehensive union representationStrengthens employee power by uniting individual voices through solidarity, providing full-spectrum representation including collective bargaining, legal support, and workplace advocacy.
- Comprehensive union representation through solidarity and collective bargaining comprehensive union representationProvides full-spectrum union support by combining collective bargaining, legal services, and workplace advocacy, grounded in the principle of solidarity to amplify employee voices and protect professional dignity.
- Comprehensive union representation through solidarity and collective bargaining comprehensive union representationStrengthens employee rights and workplace dignity by uniting individual voices through sustained collective bargaining, legal support, and solidarity-based advocacy across employment domains.
- Comprehensive union representation through solidarity and collective bargaining comprehensive union representationStrengthens workplace dignity and employee rights by uniting individual voices through solidarity, providing robust representation via collective bargaining, legal support, and employment advocacy.
- Comprehensive union representation through solidarity and legal support comprehensive union representationStrengthens workplace dignity and employee rights by uniting individual voices through solidarity, providing legal services, and delivering comprehensive representation via collective bargaining.
- Democratic member-led governance member-led governanceEnsures accountability and transparency through a governance model led by a volunteer board elected from dues-paying members, with open elections and no term limits to promote broad participation and long-term stewardship.
- Democratic member-led governance member-led governanceGovernance is driven by an elected, volunteer board of dues-paying members, ensuring democratic control, financial accountability, and open access to leadership roles through regular elections without term limits.
- Democratic member-led governance member-led governanceGovernance is driven by an elected board of dues-paying professional members, with open elections and no term limits, ensuring democratic control and financial accountability.
- Democratic member-led governance member-led governanceGovernance is driven by an elected board of dues-paying members, with open elections and no term limits, ensuring accountability, transparency, and member ownership of decision-making.
- Democratic member-led governance member-led governanceEnsures organizational accountability and member ownership through a volunteer board elected by dues-paying members, with open elections and no term limits to promote broad participation.
- Democratic member-led governance member-led governanceGovernance is structured around democratic member control, with a volunteer board elected by dues-paying members, open elections without term limits, and financial oversight rooted in member participation.
- Democratic member-led governance member-led governanceGovernance is driven by an elected board of dues-paying members, ensuring democratic control, financial accountability, and open access to leadership roles through term-free elections.
- Endorsement decisions based on member and public service impact endorsement_criteriaEvaluates political or organizational endorsement requests using criteria centered on advancing quality public services and protecting the career interests of represented employees.
- Member-focused advocacy member-focused advocacyThe organization centers its political and advocacy efforts on issues directly affecting its members, avoiding national partisan politics or social issues to maintain focus on professional employment interests.
- Member-focused advocacy member-focused advocacyThe organization focuses its political and advocacy efforts on issues directly affecting its members, avoiding national partisan politics or social issues to maintain alignment with member interests.
- Member-focused advocacy member-focused advocacyDirects political efforts exclusively toward issues that impact members' professional interests, avoiding partisan politics, national endorsements, or broader social causes to maintain focus on core employment-related concerns.
- Member-focused advocacy member-focused advocacyConcentrates political and advocacy efforts on issues directly affecting members, avoiding national partisan politics or social causes to maintain focus on professional employment interests.
- Member-focused advocacy member-focused advocacyThe organization directs its political and advocacy efforts exclusively toward issues that impact its members, avoiding national partisan politics or social causes, ensuring alignment with member interests.
- Political advocacy through collective action and PAC engagement PAC engagementAdvances fair treatment in policy and legislation through organized political action, including a dedicated political action committee and targeted advocacy on issues like pension protection.
- Political advocacy through collective action and PAC engagement PAC engagementAdvances fair treatment in legislation and policy through organized political action, including a dedicated political action committee and targeted advocacy on issues like pension protection.
- Political advocacy through collective action and PAC engagement political action committee (PAC) engagementAdvances members' interests in the political arena through a dedicated political action committee and targeted advocacy, particularly on issues like pension protection and fair treatment.
- Political advocacy through collective action and PAC engagement political action committee (PAC) engagementAdvances members' interests in the political arena through a dedicated political action committee and coordinated advocacy campaigns, particularly on issues like pension protection.
- Political advocacy through collective action and PAC engagement political action committee (PAC) engagementAdvances members' interests in the legislative arena through organized political action, including a dedicated political action committee and campaigns to counter misinformation, particularly around pensions.
- Political engagement through collective action political action committee (PAC) engagementLeverages organized political influence via a political action committee and member mobilization to advocate for fair treatment, counter misinformation, and advance legislative outcomes that protect public service careers.
- Professional public service delivery professional public service deliveryDelivers high-quality public services designed to improve county residents’ lives, reflecting a commitment to professionalism and accountability in service execution.
- Professional public service delivery professional public service deliveryDelivers high-quality public services with a professional standard, aiming to improve outcomes for county residents as part of its broader mission.
- Professional public service delivery professional public service deliveryDelivers high-quality public services aimed at improving the lives of county residents, reflecting a professional standard in service operations.
- Professional public service delivery professional public service deliveryDelivers high-quality public services grounded in professional standards to improve the lives of county residents.
- Professional public service delivery professional public service deliveryDelivers high-quality public services aimed at improving county residents' lives, reflecting a commitment to professional standards in service execution.
- Professional public service delivery professional public service deliveryDelivers high-quality public services with a professional standard, directly contributing to improved quality of life for county residents.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
CAPE FAIR PAC
Voluntary political action committee established in 2005 to defend against legislative and ballot initiative attacks on public services, local funding, and pensions
CAPE PAC
Political Action Committee that supports state and local campaigns focused on issues important to CAPE members, without engaging in national partisan politics
Collective Bargaining
Represents over 2,500 professional employees in negotiations for work contracts (MOUs), fringe benefits, and retirement security, including recent victories like the 2026 401(k) Savings Plan
Job-Related Legal Services
Provides legal representation and support for members in job-related matters
Political Endorsement Committee (PEC)
Member-volunteer committee that evaluates candidates and ballot measures to recommend endorsements that advance the interests of CAPE-represented employees and public services
Retiree Medical Trust
Secured $25 per pay period contributions to the LACCU Retiree Medical Trust for Tier 2 Plan G employees hired on or after July 1, 2014
relationships · 11
who they work with
- AFL-CIO Network — CAPE is affiliated with AFL-CIO as a member union.
- AFL-CIO Network — CAPE is affiliated with the AFL-CIO as indicated by the link to AFL-CIO partner sites.
- AFL-CIO Network — Member of the AFL-CIO network as indicated by listing on the AFL-CIO partners page.
- AFL-CIO Network — Member of the AFL-CIO network of organizations.
- AFL-CIO Network — Member of the AFL-CIO partner network as indicated by inclusion on partners.aflcio.org.
- American Federation of Labor--Congress of Industrial Organizations Partner — CAPE is affiliated with the AFL-CIO.
- Coalition of County Unions Coalition — CAPE is a member of the Coalition of County Unions, which collectively bargains benefits for County "Choices" participants.
- Coalition of County Unions (CCU) Partner — Collaborates with CCU on retiree healthcare protection initiatives.
- County of Los Angeles Government — Represents professional employees working for the County of Los Angeles.
- Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Coalition — CAPE is a member of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor.
- Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association Partner — CAPE is affiliated with MEBA.