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BARGAINING UNIT 18 MEMBER(S) CURRENTLY IN NEED OF C.L. DONATIONS:
Northern Corrections Chapter
Jomer Bais -- PT (CMF)
CAPT got the concept of Catastrophic Leave off the ground two decades ago; the program’s been in our state Bargaining Unit 18 contract since 1989.
Article 6.9 of the CAPT contract gives state-employed Psych Techs and related professionals the right to request leave donations from coworkers in cases of financial hardship due to injury or the prolonged illness of the state Bargaining Unit 18 member or his or her family member, or for parental or adoption leave purposes. Download flier.
Have you moved recently?
February 4, 2026
Please update your mailing address with CAPT so that CAPT can successfully send you important union materials — including upcoming chapter election information. If you are unsure whether CAPT has your correct address on file, call CAPT headquarters directly at (916) 329-9140 or email Aislynn Taylor at taylor@psychtechs.net. If you know an update is needed, follow the link below to update your new mailing address.
The CAPT November/December 2025 Outreach is available online. View here.
Review Your Pay Stubs Carefully
December 29, 2025
CAPT has been notified of ongoing payroll errors at DSH-Patton involving time usage, leave balances, and holiday credits. These issues appear to be systemic rather than isolated mistakes and may affect multiple pay periods for some employees.
In one recent case, a member conducted a thorough review of her payroll history and found errors in 22 of 24 pay periods involving time usage and leave accounting. CAPT has raised these concerns with management and is actively monitoring the situation. However, individual payroll discrepancies must still be identified and reported to ensure they are corrected.
Your Contractual Rights
Our MOU requires that wages, time usage, and leave credits be calculated and paid accurately. Article 4.9 (Timely Payment of Wages) and Article 4.11 (Overpayments/Payroll Errors) govern how payroll mistakes must be identified, corrected, and resolved, including errors involving time usage and leave balances. Article 6 (Leaves and Holidays) further establishes how vacation, holiday, and other leave credits are earned, used, and tracked. Payroll errors affecting these areas may be addressed through the contractual grievance process. Download flier.
CAPT urges all Psych Techs to take extra precautions during incident investigations at your workplace. Whether an investigation is already underway or anticipated, it’s crucial to protect yourself and your career by knowing your rights and following these guidelines:
Call a Union Rep Before Giving Any Statement
After any incident, management or State Hospital Police may seek an immediate statement. Before you say anything, call a CAPT representative. Under Article 2.1.B.5 of our MOU, no Unit 18 employee can be directed to make any statement or admission to be used in a disciplinary proceeding without first having the opportunity to review the matter with an Association representative, upon the request of the employee.
This right applies the moment questioning begins—not just during scheduled interviews. If anyone pressures you to “just explain what happened,” or suggests that refusing to speak is uncooperative, stop immediately and request CAPT representation. A brief, unprepared statement given under pressure can be misinterpreted and used against you in both administrative and criminal investigations.
CAPT will ensure your rights are honored and that you are not placed at risk by speaking without representation. Download flier.
