What People Are Saying About CAPE's
Efforts to Win Improvements for State Employees

“We’ve still got a long way to go on issues like pay and health care, but our efforts this year are showing that state employees can make a difference when we work together. We hope you’ll join us.” Jennett Ray Bezdek Program Assistant

Sen. Steve Johnson talks about CAPE members' activism at the Legislature.

“CAPE members were everywhere this session, and it made a big difference. It was hands-down the biggest lobbying effort by state employees seen in years at the capitol.” State Representative Morgan Carroll

Rep. Dianne Primavera talks about CAPE members' strong advocacy for state employees.

“We need to be able to negotiate a better deal on health care. CAPE members understand that the only way we can stop the health insurance companies from taking advantage of us is to directly negotiate a better deal with the state. We need a seat at the table.” Catherine Guerrero Program Manager

Senate President Joan Fitz-Gerald talks about CAPE members' impact on the issues of health care and better pay.

“We took a step in the right direction this year with just a few thousand of us working together. Just imagine what we’ll be able to accomplish once 30,000 of us are united in CAPE.”  Juan Gonzalez Utility Plant Operator

Speaker Andrew Romanoff talks about CAPE members'  involvement in supporting better jobs and services.