CAStateScientist

CalEPA Environmental Scientist Project Manager working to protect human health and restore environmental health, fighting for pay equity.

[CAStateScientist @StateScientist]

Unrepresented supervisor scientists won a like-work like-pay lawsuit in 2014. Rank-and-file scientists represented by a union are prohibited from a similar action by law. Public agencies suffer as @CalHR refuses to acknowledge the 2014 decision applies to rank and file scientists

[NOLSW/ UAW Local 2320 @NOLSW2320]

Solidarity and love for our UAW Union Siblings in @capsscientists‼️ Congratulations!

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

Late last night, we reached a Total Tentative Agreement! This TTA provides many hard-fought wins for State Scientists in terms of compensation, gender equity, healthcare, worker rights, and more. Check out your inbox for an email with the details.

[CAStateScientist @StateScientist]

Four years ago I inherited a site from a retiring male engineer. Now I’m leaving and a new male engineer is getting the site. Except today I was notified the site’s “too complicated” and instead going to a female scientist.

[CaEnvSci @CaEnvSci]

When do CaAgencies @CAgovernor realize the Damage done from inequity & 1,659 DAYS of contract negotiations?

Let’s end the exodus of Scientists TODAY! ..Scientists working for communities throughout California to protect air, water, food & prevent diseases. LFG! @CalEPASecretary

[California Federation of Labor Unions @CaliforniaLabor]

Our @capsscientists have gone YEARS without a contract. It past time that California #ValueScientists and bargain a fair contract!

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

This fight for pay equity is about more than fairness - it’s about our ability to do our jobs effectively as public servants, and it's about time THIS governor and legislature course correct for the future of our remarkably diverse state and its people. #EqualPayCA

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

Yesterday, CAPS-UAW members delivered our photo petition, signed by a majority of all rank-and-file State Scientists, demanding a fair contract. #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

[CaEnvSci @CaEnvSci]

CalEPA CNRA & Gavin forced many of our talented @capsScientists, who protect air, water & food, to leave their critical work. Our leaders say they protect communities & environment but ignore Scientists doing this work ➡️ Hypocrisy! @CalEPASecretary @WadeCrowfoot @GavinNewsom

[Jason is a tired epi and exhausted Dodger fan @multimodal_epi]

Because Gavin Newsom and his admin continue to deny any meaningful recognition of state scientists through a fair contract, I have honestly looked at Amtrak- fulfilling some childhood dreams of mine.

And their latest contract win has me looking at my job alerts with them again.

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

Today, CAPS-UAW members delivered our photo petition, signed by a majority of all rank-and-file State Scientists, demanding a fair contract. Photo Petitions were delivered to @GavinNewsom’s office and five Agency Secretaries. #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

I also frequently think about the climate catastrophe that my future children will inherit. If we are unable to fairly pay the State Scientists at the forefront of this work, will our best minds leave for other sectors?

#EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

Success as a State employee shouldn't hinge on having a partner for financial support or cobbling together multiple income streams just to scrape by. #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

My financial life has been consistently unstable and needed to file bankruptcy during the last furloughs because as a single mom, any reduction in pay is financial ruin.

#ValueScientists #EqualPayCA

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

I reduced my timebase at my State job to make time to work a second, higher-paying job so I can make ends-meet for my family. #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

Even with our combined income we struggle to cover rent, utilities, food, and childcare each month. If we weren't getting help from our families we would not be able to pay for our daughter's childcare. #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

Last night, over 1,000 rank-and-file CAPS-UAW members showed up to our Membership Meeting at 16 different locations all over California, and virtually, to discuss and determine our next move at the Bargaining Table! #EqualPayCA

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

My wife and I had our first child in 2020. Little did we know that we would subsequently be out of contract for several years and my wages would remain stagnant amidst staggering inflation. #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

[California Federation of Labor Unions @CaliforniaLabor]

President Biden has been a working man & woman’s hero.

The Biden/Harris administration has been the most pro-labor combination in history. We hope that legacy continues.

And, we hope every Democrat who wants to play on the national stage in the future follows their example.

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

...I feel incredible pressure internally to do the same because I am raising two young kids who will have so many doors open to them-more extracurricular activities, a better education, even better food-with a parent making 47% more salary. #EqualPayCA

[CAPS, UAW Local 1115 @capsscientists]

Learn more and register at the link in our bio. Open to all rank-and-file CAPS-UAW members.