Upcoming May 9th Rally in Sacramento! Make It Fair Close the Gender Pay Gap for California State Scientists THURSDAY, 5/9, 12-1pm West Steps of the Capitol 1315 10th Street Sacramento CA 95814 RSPV here airtable.com/app48hRAja5fu.…

This Thursday! May 9, 12-1pm, rally at the capital in Sacramento! instagram.com/reel/C6mbp9Jvc…

Today! 12pm on the west steps of the Capitol! Show up and make some good trouble!

I have three degrees and a certification, and I take on a second job 12 times a month including every weekend and nights while caring for two kids. #ValueScientists #EqualPayCA

I am constantly looking for expenses to cut out so that I can become financially stable. However, with our pay and the inflation I do not think it is possible. #ValueScientists #EqualPayCA

This week, California Federation of Labor Unions delegates from over 1,300 labor unions, unanimously passed a resolution brought by CAPS-UAW, supporting our demand for pay equity, a fair contract, and closing the gender pay gap within State Civil Service. Read the resolution: calaborconvention.org/wp-content/upl…

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

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

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

CalEPA CNRA & Gavin forced many of our talented CAPS, UAW Local 1115, who protect air, water & food, to leave their critical work. Our leaders say they protect communities & environment but ignore Scientists doing this work ➡️ Hypocrisy! Secretary Yana Garcia Wade Crowfoot Gavin Newsom

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 Gavin Newsom’s office and five Agency Secretaries. #EqualPayCA #ValueScientists

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

Our CAPS, UAW Local 1115 have gone YEARS without a contract. It past time that California #ValueScientists and bargain a fair contract!

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

When do CaAgencies Governor Gavin Newsom 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! Secretary Yana Garcia

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.

In today’s Los Angeles Times: My column excoriating Gov. Gavin Newsom for urging Californians to act on climate in their daily lives while also signing bills that would make it harder for them to go solar panels, and to choose clean stoves over polluting gas: latimes.com/environment/ne…

Strange clouds this morning in the San Fernando Valley. #windday2025

Sources say BP's chief executive is to scrap a target to increase renewable generation 20-fold by 2030, and will instead return its focus to fossil fuels reut.rs/4beY6ES

Trump’s EPA is closing its scientific research arm, & firing hundreds of chemists, biologists, toxicologists & scientists. The EPA’s science office produces data on hazardous chemicals, air pollution, water quality & more. This will make Americans more vulnerable & unhealthy.