
Important Salary Adjustments, Differentials, and Stipends Coming Your Way
CAPT wants to ensure that CAPT members are informed about significant salary adjustments, stipends, and pay differentials scheduled to take
CAPT is the professional association for approximately 10,000 state-licensed Psychiatric Technicians who work in California programs serving people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. CAPT is also the elected union representative for Bargaining Unit 18 Psychiatric Technicians and related professionals working in California state facilities.
CAPT negotiates labor contracts that safeguard fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for state-employed Psychiatric Technicians, ensuring equitable treatment and protections at the workplace.
CAPT diligently upholds contract terms, advocating for members’ rights through grievance processes, and dispute resolution, ensuring the state honors its obligations to employees.
CAPT provides strong, one-on-one representation to members, from grievance support to disciplinary and licensing actions, reinforcing member rights and protections.
CAPT actively advocates for legislative measures that protect and advance the profession, address safety concerns, and improve conditions for Psychiatric Technicians and mental health care.

CAPT wants to ensure that CAPT members are informed about significant salary adjustments, stipends, and pay differentials scheduled to take

CAPT emerged as the victor in an expedited arbitration with the Department of State Hospitals (DSH) involving a contractual dispute

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