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#CAStateScientists
were out picketing and showing solidarity today at the Governor's State Budget event. This administration must
#ValueScientists
by bargaining a contract with
#PayEquity
now!
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Oakland is on the line at the
#DefianceForScience
Strike !
1515 Webster St. Oakland
If you are in the area join in on the action or show support by Honking as you drive by!
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The CAPS Board of Directors unanimously voted to approve an affiliation agreement between CAPS and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America,
@UAW
, and to bring the agreement to the membership for a ratification vote!
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#CAscientists
on strike picketing at 730AM! Sending a message to
@GavinNewsom
demanding
#PayEquity
!
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The CAPS-UAW Affiliation Agreement has been ratified by CAPS membership! “YES - APPROVE” wins with 88% of the vote. 75% of CAPS membership voted.
#CAPSforUAW
@uawregion6
@UAW
✊
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Day 3 of the
#DefianceForScience
strike is well underway! This week History has been made. The Strike efforts have caught the attention of various news and media outlets!
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
Keep the pressure on !
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Day 3 of the
#DefianceForScience
Strike Kicks off tomorrow at 8am at these locations. ( see thread)
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Our media advisory is nationwide! California State Scientists’ Union Calls First-Ever State Employee Strike for Nov. 15-17
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You don’t have to be a
#CAStateScientist
to appreciate our
#DefianceForScience
! Stand with us at CalEPA HQ
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That’s a wrap ! Day 1 of the
#defianceforscience
strike is in the books. Day 2 starts tomorrow at 8am! History is being made. Continue to hold the line and support
#CAstateScientists
!
#valuescientists
#PayEquityNow
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SCIENTISTS STAND UP! CAPS is holding a rally at the California Democratic State Endorsing Convention on Saturday 11/18 in downtown Sacramento. Elected officials and candidates need to hear all our voices so the message is clear that we need a fair contract that
#ValuesScientists
!
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President Jacqueline Tkac
@jacqtion
speaks with The Sacramento Bee
@sacbee_news
at the
#DefianceForScience
strike in Sacramento CA. Join the action at the CalEPA HQ to support our CA State Scientists as they strike for
#PayEquityNow
!
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Member Ricardo Gaitan with
@Univision19
at the
#DefianceForScience
strike in Sacramento Ca !
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Boss Gavin thinks
#CAStateScientists
deserve a lump of coal! The last, best and final offer is a slap in the face to all the scientists who stood together during our
#DefianceForScience
strike. Read our press release here:
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Should circumstances warrant, the CAPS Bargaining Team will use all tools available to our union to ensure fair pay and benefits. If a strike is called, your generous contribution to our Strike Hardship Fund will support
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
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See you at the CalEPA HQ in Sacramento 8a-4p on Wednesday where we will strike in
#DefianceForScience
and
#PayEquity
!
#ValueScientists
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California state scientists went on strike in downtown Sacramento on Wednesday. Around a thousand people showed up to make their voices heard in a fight against major pay disparities between workers and supervisors.
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Telework >>>> Mandated Office Days.
CAPS is Fighting for Telework ! 💻☕️📞
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We call on
@GavinNewsom
to
#ValueScientists
dedicating entire careers to the protection of Californians’ health & CA’s resources.
#StateScientists
are demanding dignity & respect while in service to CA.
@CalHR_Gov
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Our strike authorization vote passed w/ 93.51% approval! Happy Labor Day! For more info about CAPS and our agenda go to
#ValueScentists
!
#PayEquity
!
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Today at 9am at the CalEPA building in Sacramento the KCRA3 helicopter will be doing a fly over!! Be there and show out for our scientists !! The Defiance for Science Strike Day 2 is underway!!
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Day 2 of the
#defianceforscience
strike starts tomorrow at 8am !
Check the thread below for Strike locations:
Junipero Sera Building (320 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013)
Ventura County Government Center (800 S Victoria Ave, Ventura, CA 93009)
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Rain or shine! Strike in
#DefianceForScience
at the CalEPA HQ in Sacramento 8a-4p on Wednesday where we will strike in
#DefianceForScience
and
#PayEquity
!
#ValueScientists
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See Californias Scientist Union Stage the first-ever strike by state civil servants
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You don’t have to be a
#CAStateScientist
to appreciate our
#DefianceForScience
! Stand with us at CalEPA HQ
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State Scientists Union to Rally for Fair Pay at the Democratic Convention in Sacramento
Full Article 🗞️:
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CAPS scientists are rallying at the California Democratic State Endorsing Convention this Saturday 11/18! Join us to send a strong message that Our elected officials and candidates need to
#ValueScientists
! Wear your CAPS green and bring your colleagues, friends, and family!
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#CAStateScientists
overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization! Of the ballots cast, 93.51% responded, "yes," when asked, "Do you authorize the CAPS bargaining team to call for a strike against the State of California?"
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
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President
@jacqtion
sharing why she voted to bring the affiliation agreement with
@UAW
to the membership for a ratification vote!
#CAPSforUAW
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#CAPSinthenews
#CAStateScientists
reject the disrespectful last, best and final offer from the Newsom Administration
Read why here:
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Thanks to all 50
#CALegisture
members who signed
@AsmTinaMcKinnor
’s letter urging
@gavinnewsom
to direct
@calhr_gov
bargain
#FairPayCA
with
#CAStateScientists
! HT
@AsmBlancaRubio
@MSantiagoAD54
@SenatorUmberg
@AsmCervantes
@Ash_Kalra
@alex_lee
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Not too late to come out and show support for
#CaStateScientists
at the
#DefianceForScience
Strike happening right now in Sacramento Ca! Grab a Picket Sign and join the line or honk your horn as you drive by !
#PayEquity
#ValueScientists
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Don’t let the headline fool you.This
@sacbee_news
editorial calls out
@GavinNewsom
for failing to
#ValueScientists
: Big raises for California prison guards is a bad look for Gov. Gavin Newsom | Opinion.
#PayEquity
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Rally for science!! We are rallying at the California Democratic State Endorsing Convention this Saturday 11/18! Wear your CAPS green so our elected officials and candidates can see scientists standing in solidarity! Register here:
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Come out tomorrow night and support our fight for a fair contract! Learn more about our Strike Hardship Fund at
#ValueScientists
#EqualPayCA
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#CAStateScientists
overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization! The electronic balloting was open for 72 hrs. Of the ballots cast, 93.51% responded, yes, when asked, "Do you authorize the CAPS bargaining team to call for a strike against the State?"
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
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Join us in Sacramento on 11/18/23 to march for a fair contract for State Scientists! Go to for more details & to RSVP for the rally! See you there!
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
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More coverage the
#defianceforscience
strike from KCRA 3 ! The history making strike did not go unnoticed!
#Payequity
#ValueScientists
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CAPS Is fighting for Telework. Telework saves money!!
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Kcra news chopper will be over CalEPA building in less than an hr for aerial video of the strike! COME NOW! We need bodies for maximum news impact!!!
#valescientists
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Show Some Support 🚨🚨Join the Picket Line in solidarity with
@CFA_United
during non-work time!
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Happy Labor Day!
#CAStateScientists
overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization! Of the ballots cast, 93.51% responded, "yes," when asked, "Do you authorize the CAPS bargaining team to call for a strike against the State of California?"
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
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State Scientists march for pay equity in San Luis Obispo 🧪👨🔬👩🔬- Check out the link to listen to the audio from KCBX fm 📻
#DefianceForScience
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Stand up for Scientist rally happening now at the West steps of the Capitol!
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Thank you
@SacDems
for supporting Resolution 2022-14 & supporting
#CaStateScientists
in our pursuit to secure competitive pay by CA elected officials!
#ValueScientists
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Take a Cinematic look at the Day 1 recap of the
#defianceforscience
strike that took place in Sacramento Ca.
🎥 By Matthew Falcon
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“CAPS’ Bargaining Team has been at the table with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Department of Human Resources (CalHR) for nearly three years to reach an agreement that would replace the union contract that expired July 1, 2020.” -
@EINPresswirePR
#ValueScientists
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Thank you
@uawregion6
for your Support ! Check out the full UAW Region 6 Newsletter here : 🗞️🔗⬇️
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#FlatGavin
learned clean water = good fishing this weekend. You can thank a
#castatescientist
for that
#ValueScientists
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Governor
@GavinNewsom
wants to go big with funding California State science programs. Bravo! Now let’s equitably pay the
#CaStateScientists
who run those programs.
#ValueScientists
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Thanks to the 11 Assm Insurance Committee members who voted for
#SB799
to grant unemployment insurance to striking workers!
@AsmMarcBerman
@AsmMiaBonta
@AsmLisaCalderon
@AsmCervantes
@AsmMikeGipson
@AsmGrayson
@JonesSawyerAD57
@alex_lee
@AsmLizOrtega
Avelino Valencia
@JimWoodAD2
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#CaStateScientists
work to protect Californian’s health and the environment and restore ecosystems, to provide Clean Air, Clean Water, Safe Food & Tackle Diseases, ETC.
@gavinnewsom
: End ~20 yrs PayInequity & ~3 yrs of contract bargaining.
@CaliforniaEPA
@CalNatResources
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More than 50 local environmental scientists joined a statewide walkout Friday Nov 17th in the North Bay after three years of stalled contract negotiations.
#defianceforscience
#payequity
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We have bargained for 3 yrs – incl 2 yrs w/record
#CA
budget surpluses – but
@GavinNewsom
refused to bargain
#PayEquity
that would
#ValueScientists
. Let’s remind him of our demands during his State Budget reveal next week! Picketing Event + social media storm details TBA.
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#CaStateScientists
&
@CalNatResources
Secretary
@WadeCrowfoot
agree that
@CalHR_gov
must fix our
#paygap
& fairly compensate the Scientists who run California’s most vital programs in order to
#AvoidCollapse
!
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Dozens of local scientists took to the streets of Eureka on Fri Nov 17th to demand higher wages for state-employed workers.
#PayEquity
#ValueScientists
Check out the link to see the full article -
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Join us at the CalEPA HQ in Sacramento 8a-4p today where we will strike in
#DefianceForScience
and
#PayEquity
!
#ValueScientists
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Let’s make some NOISE when
@GavinNewsom
reveals his 2024-25 State Budget next week! DEMAND the governor
#ValueScientists
w/ a contractual
#PayEquity
! Picketing Event planned during budget presentation + daylong social media storm! Details TBA!
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Some Pics 📸 From this past weekends
@CA_Dem
Convention in Sacramento Ca ! Over 1k Strong in Attendance!
#defianceforscience
#ValueScientists
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TODAY IS THE DAY! CAPS' Sacramento
#ValueScientists
March & Rally starts at noon at
@CalHR_gov
HQ then we will march to the Capitol West Steps for a 1p rally! Join us & tell
@gavinnewsom
to bargain PayEquity for frontline workers protecting air & H2O, food supply & public health!
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#CAStateScientists
have overwhelmingly approved a strike authorization! Of the ballots cast, 93.51% responded, "yes," when asked, "Do you authorize the CAPS bargaining team to call for a strike against the State of California?"
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
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Gavin Newsom
@gavinnewsom
says he’s committed to “streamlining clean energy, water & transportation infrastructure.” He’ll need
#CAStateScientists
, but won’t
#ValueScientists
w/ a contract that includes
#PayEquity
to recruit/retain us! C’mon, Governor! Let’s fix this!
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.
@GavinNewsom
wants to go big with funding California State science programs. Bravo! Now let’s equitably pay the
#CaStateScientists
who run those programs.
#CAcomeback
#AlwaysEssential
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#Capsinthenews
📰🎙️: CAPS Strike KCRA-NBC3 Sacramento Ca
11-16-2023
#defianceforscience
#payequity
#valuescientists
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It's Science Action Tuesday, the day
#CAStateScientists
wear
@capsscientists
gear & take a virtual or IRL
#SolidarityBreak
to support our Bargaining Team!
#ValueScientists
#AvoidCollapse
#PayEquity
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Secretary Hannah Johnson sharing why she voted to bring the affiliation agreement with
@UAW
to the membership for a ratification vote!
#CAPSforUAW
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9
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Treasurer,
@sestraitzia
, sharing why she voted to bring the affiliation agreement with
@UAW
to the membership for a ratification vote!
#CAPSforUAW
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CAPS Secretary
@JDGarcia2051
testified this morning at the State Capitol about AB1677. This Bill would adjust salary ranges to help recruit and retain skilled
#CaStateScientists
.
#ValueScientists
#EqualPayCA
#AvoidCollapse
#PayEquity
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#CAPSinthenews
“Fighting for equal pay isn’t just about personal fairness; it’s about advocating for justice and equality within the State’s workforce.” -CAPS President Tkac
Click the link and scroll down to read CalMatters reporting on
#CAStateScientists
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Governor
@GavinNewsom
& Scientists agree CA values science. Now we’re bargaining wages for 4,500 scientists to answer the next question. How much does
@GavinNewsom
&
@CalHR_gov
value
#CaStateScientists
?
Join us July 29th on the West Steps of the Capitol to
#StandUpForScientists
!
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#CaStateScientists
are letting the Newsom Administration know their value. It’s Science Action Wednesday! Members are Amplifying their Voices, telling the Governor to
#valuescientists
!
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#CaStateScientists
are here to help
#CAComeback
by applying science to solve our biggest challenges.
#ValueScientists
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#CAStateScientists
need your support in our fight for a fair contract. Help ensure the state will
#ValueScientists
by donating to the Strike Hardship Fund
#DefianceForScience
#PayEquity
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Join your fellow State Scientists and friends for a practice picket at the CalEPA building in Sacramento!
What: Practice Picket against the multitude of Return to Office Orders by various agencies. Other unions are invited, so grab your colleagues and come on down!
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The CAPS Bargaining Team is committed to using all the tools available to ensure fair pay and benefits. Your generous contribution to our Strike Hardship Fund will support our cause.
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
#DefianceForScience
⬇️🔗
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The CAPS Bargaining Team is committed to using all the tools available to ensure fair pay and benefits. Your generous contribution to our Strike Hardship Fund will support our cause.
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
#DefianceForScience
⬇️🔗
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Pandemic. Climate change. Drought. Wildfires. Foodborne diseases. Toxic spills.
#CaStateScientists
are always there. Now let’s equitably pay them for their vital services.
Join us tomorrow, July 29th @ 12pm on the West Steps of the Capitol to
#StandUpForScientists
!
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California State Scientists strike in front of the California North Coast Regional Water Quality Board office in Santa Rosa California.
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The CAPS Bargaining Team is committed to using all the tools available to ensure fair pay and benefits. Your generous contribution to our Strike Hardship Fund will support our cause.
#ValueScientists
#PayEquity
#DefianceForScience
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Support
#CAStateScientists
in their fight to win an strong contract with fair pay and benefits by contributing to the Strike Hardship Fund
#DefianceForScience
#PayEquity
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We, too, believe in collective bargaining Governor.
#CaStateScientists
are organized and unified in our demands: Propose a contract that will
#ValueScientists
today!
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