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]]> 0 eb6c4dd568d7cf12341de50ceab1f518 Sue Kim posted an update: Good afternoon,The CAS Joint Associate Staff […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/232/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:15:20 -0700 Good afternoon,

The CAS Joint Associate Staff Training Committee would greatly appreciate if you took a few minutes to complete the survey at the link below. This will help us prepare and bring forth training opportunities that are inline with what our CAS members want for our joint meeting with CTA. We greatly appreciate your time in advance.

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]]> 1 9e47147eb9d43fb19d5097f49b40e5ce Sue Kim posted an update: Good morning CAS,At the last rep council, there were […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/230/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:14:41 -0700 Good morning CAS,

At the last rep council, there were some questions brought forth by some of the areas. I’ve received clarification from CTA Management.

CTA will issue the ratification bonus as a separate check on 9/15. The same type of FICA reimbursement be applied to the bonus check as is done on our bimonthly paychecks.

CAS temps will receive…

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]]> 0 af92816802311b9bee0bfd7f757dd488 Lance Chih posted an update: Good morning CAS,I know the implementation date for […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/226/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:39:27 -0700 Good morning CAS,

I know the implementation date for prior authorization requirements for GLP-1 usage is around the corner (August 1st). As a Alternate Trustee, I have received some questions and reached out to our plan professionals for some answers regarding providers attempting to submit for a prior authorization prior to August 1st.

If…

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]]> 0 a441e6ddb18a57c8ab55496963c89005 Lance Chih posted an update: Good afternoon, On Friday, CAS Rep. Council voted to […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/224/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:47:12 -0700 Good afternoon,

On Friday, CAS Rep. Council voted to issue the below statement regarding the recent posts related to release time. I am posting the statement on behalf of Rep Council as CAS President.

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While it was not done through appropriate channels, CAS Rep Council feels it is within our duties to respond to the recent post calling…

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]]> 1 3889a7c8ee6ccbee7c254e20d821669e Lawrence: Not sure how talking about union business allows someone […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/211/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:27:36 -0700 Not sure how talking about union business allows someone to make a comment on my personal life. Personal attacks are the last thing a unified union needs… So let’s stop that,

@adrianalvarado .

I expressed concern with my message above, but then it delved into an analysis on my mentality. From the start, I have only fought for our…

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]]> 4 6846980e1dc1999ecf6725fdc30fd0d8 Lawrence posted an update: In an effort for transparency, I reviewed Exec Board and […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/205/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:22:41 -0700 In an effort for transparency, I reviewed Exec Board and Rep Council agendas. We are voting on the 2026-2029 contract which bumped up CAS release time from 220 days to 230 days. However, I am concerned that there is already excessive use of release time for meetings that seem to end in under one hour.

For the May meetings, Rep Council…

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]]> 9 04fe1facde2dd52d135963bfa7b6348d Aline Arsenian posted an update: "Ask Me Anything" :) https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/204/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:04:35 -0700 “Ask Me Anything” 🙂

]]> 0 1986b0e1fffc20c89a1d349eb2cd2bbf Aline Arsenian posted an update: Hello everyone! Please join me tonight from 6pm-7pm for […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/203/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:27:34 -0700 Hello everyone! Please join me tonight from 6pm-7pm for an AMA! I hope to hear from y’all tonight 🙂

]]> 0 36d23b116c2317b1b916a531f1a2eae4 Sara Morell posted an update: Hey All- Sara here, humbly asking for your vote and to […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/194/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:41:28 -0700 Hey All- Sara here, humbly asking for your vote and to serve you as your next CAS Vice President. Its been an honor and a pleasure to serve in my existing positions, and I look forward to the potential to keep going! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to talk more about my capabilities!

]]> 5 5d697c60e95891db5f44baa4a87d661b Valerie Herrera-Garcia posted an update: If you haven't already voted, I would be honored to […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/191/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:51:53 -0700 If you haven’t already voted, I would be honored to receive your vote.

]]> 0 91c406376371c41fdc0adfa3263672dd Sue Kim posted an update: The salary tables that were in the TA pdf on the […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/188/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:44:12 -0700 The salary tables that were in the TA pdf on the CAS Elections Email for ratification needs to be verified by payroll. Thank you!

]]> 0 9dc033d2f2876e797a5b1e5e6385159e Elyse Orris posted an update: CAS has reached a tentative agreement today! Thank you […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/175/ Wed, 27 May 2026 20:12:25 -0700 CAS has reached a tentative agreement today! Thank you for the support for your Bargaining Team and our efforts.

CTA started the day with a package proposal that included language pertaining to the Health Trust, Remote MOU and Salary, which was similar to the tentatively agreed upon language for CTA/CSO. CAS did a counter proposal which added…

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]]> 11 10903b86b48e166fcf11657e6c5d2ab9 Elyse Orris posted an update: From your bargaining team:CAS and CTA had a […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/157/ Wed, 06 May 2026 00:10:37 -0700 From your bargaining team:

CAS and CTA had a productive bargaining session in Monrovia. CTA and CAS worked hard toward an agreement for a hardship payout for our members after we informed them their initial proposal to us was unlawful.

CAS and CTA TA’d language allowing a CAS member to have a pay out of banked vacation days once every fifteen…

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]]> 8 68f11efaf0d6d2e5251314ad271d05b4 Emily Nascimento posted an update: Hi everyone! If you know me, you know how much I talk […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/156/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:33:11 -0700 Hi everyone!

If you know me, you know how much I talk about the power of being connected to lineage. For me personally, this means I have a deep relationship with my ancestors, but it also means I honor the lineages of my soul, education, and work. I honor the shoulders of the giants that I stand on.

And with May Day approaching, I have been in…

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]]> 0 7beffe2d462f5bbaad2cd160ee6638d4 Elyse Orris posted an update: From your Bargaining Team:Good afternoon […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/139/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:23:17 -0800 From your Bargaining Team:

Good afternoon CAS family,

We’ve reached a point where things are slowing down and we are now in muddy waters. CAS presented our proposal 8 after taking direction from the survey results from membership. While the bargaining team recognizes and appreciates the priorities of our members, as shared today in the Zoom,…

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]]> 1 194029064d6d848e4e0d6a9b369eb91f Elyse Orris posted an update: From your Bargaining Team:Hello CAS family,The […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/124/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:18:05 -0800 From your Bargaining Team:

Hello CAS family,

The needle hasn’t moved far, but there was some movement on CAS and CTA

bargaining. There are proposals that are still on the table. In order for your Bargaining Team to make sure we bargain for the best contract according to our members’ needs, we sent out a survey today. Please take the time to…

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]]> 1 2ce51d95e7614e24f19f091779287d10 Elyse Orris posted an update: On behalf of the bargaining committee:Hello fellow […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/78/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:57:31 -0800 On behalf of the bargaining committee:

Hello fellow CAS colleagues,

We engaged in Tripartite with CSO regarding the CBA language surrounding the Health & Welfare Benefits Trust. Both CAS and CSO are focusing on employer contribution since our current trigger language states when we are below the $10 million, it shall be restored through…

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]]> 9 cd21e7798744c5e9923d45c85f327683 Juelz Martinez posted an update: Add yours in the comments! https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/60/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:58:46 -0800 Add yours in the comments!

]]> 4 8ecc36fb84cb8b318445b98849e507b2 Elyse Orris posted an update: Hi CAS fam!Welcome to our new internal social media […] https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/25/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:18:11 -0800 Hi CAS fam!

Welcome to our new internal social media page! This platform works much like Facebook—you can attach photos, videos, documents, and polls to your posts, as well as like, comment, and tag others. We’re excited to use this space to share updates, discuss topics, and celebrate both challenges and successes together.

Disclaimer: Please…

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]]> 0 67e6a2023c0c817d7b456c0cc16a6c54 Michael Lamuth posted an update: https://cascta.org/news-feed/p/23/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:39:22 -0800 0