CAPE-endorsed candidate elected          to State Personnel Board Robert Thompson wins seat on State Personnel Board State employees have elected Robert Thompson to the State Personnel Board. Thompson received 55 percent of the vote. The State Personnel Board makes rules that affect the salaries, benefits and working conditions of 30,000 state employees and also hears appeals and resolves disputes involving state employees and their agencies.  Robert Thompson was endorsed by the Colorado Association of Public Employees (CAPE-SEIU). He served as an administrative law judge for the State of Colorado for 14 years, including 10 years with the State Personnel Board, and was a practicing employment law attorney, representing employees. Thompson is also the author of  “The Colorado State Personnel System,” Chapter 17 of The Practitioner's Guide to Colorado Employment Law.

A Strong Advocate for the Rights of State Employees “As a former Administrative Law Judge, it is imperative to me that the system be administered fairly and openly, and the employee be shown respect at all times. The employee has the absolute right to be heard and to fully present his or her case.” -Robert Thompson     Make Your Voice Heard Get involved in our efforts to win improvements. Become a CAPE-SEIU member today. Action Alerts: Sign up to be notified about important issues and online actions.