Why I Joined

“I joined CAPE because I believe that through organized professionals coming together in unity, one has more ‘CAPE-abilities’ and support to create progress than by acting individually.”

Geovani Mendez

Civil Engineering Assistant

L.A. County Department of Public Works

“I can go at this job as a single voice or I can go at it with the support of the union, and I love having that support. I enjoy CAPE sponsored events like the first-time homebuyers seminar and volunteering for the election committee.”

Ron Hsueh

Appraiser

L.A. County Office of the Assessor

“I joined CAPE because I will always choose to protect my interests and have a voice and a seat at the table when decisions are being made that directly affect me.”

Latanya Collier

Airport Project Coordinator

L.A. County Department of Public Works

“I joined CAPE because we all know, organized workers have more power as a cohesive group than by acting individually. It's important for labor-management exchanges to be on a level playing field. Full support from membership is the only way to make that happen.”

James Luna

Road Maintenance Supervisor

L.A. County Department of Public Works

“I joined CAPE because now I know that I will be getting not just the benefits but the benefits of advice, a healthier and safer working environment and a membership to a nice big CAPE Family.”

Anthony M. Mira

Sr. Telecommunications Systems Engineer

L.A. County Internal Services Department

“Working for LA County is a privilege, but with such a large employer I can see how sometimes employees’ good work may go unnoticed.  I joined CAPE because having strong representation is the surest way to get the respect we deserve as LA County professional employees.” 

Pedro Romero

Principal Civil Engineering Assistant

Department of Public Works

“I joined CAPE because I wanted to have an active voice in shaping our work environment, and I was impressed by CAPE's track record advocating for the interests of County employees.”

Max Thelander

Regional Planning Assistant II

Regional Planning Department

“I joined CAPE because the Union understands and supports the work that we do, and has the wisdom and experience to effectively bargain on our behalf.”

Maya Saraf

Regional Planning Assistant II

L.A. County Department of Regional Planning

"There' more strength in numbers. Together Everybody Achieves More."

Jimmy Lew

Appraiser Specialist I

L.A. County Office of the Assessor

"I joined CAPE to add to the collective strength of my union."

Daniel Lopez

Appraiser

L.A. County Office of the Assessor

In addition to professional representation by a labor union, I joined CAPE to gain access to benefits exclusive to CAPE members, including life insurance and voluntary short term disability insurance.

Ai-Viet Huynh

Regional Planning Assistant II

L.A. County Department of Regional Planning

"I joined CAPE to support the union’s efforts for its members. Being a CAPE member brings peace of mind because I know I have adequate representation protecting my interests not only today, but also in the future."

Erik Villa

Engineering Aid III

L.A. County Department of Public Works

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