About Cabrillo
Situated on Monterey Bay in the county of Santa Cruz, California, Cabrillo College is highly regarded for its success of transfer and career education, and currently serves over 10,000 students each semester. Cabrillo College transfers many of its students to three nearby universities – the University of California at Santa Cruz, San Jose State University, and California State University at Monterey Bay. Cabrillo’s career education is closely connected to the nearby agricultural and farming industries as well as the Silicon Valley business environment.
Employees at Cabrillo College actively participate in program and service development, program planning, and serve on a number of participatory governance committees. Cabrillo provides an excellent opportunity to learn, collaborate, create, and make a difference in the lives of its diverse student body and community by hiring people who support the college mission and vision for student success.
About CCEU
The Cabrillo Classified Employees Union became the official bargaining agent for Classified staff in April 2007. CCEU is responsible for the advocacy and support of all fee-paying members of the union. The CCEU Board is responsible for approving the appointment of classified representatives who serve on shared governance committees. All union members have contract negotiated release time to attend monthly meetings. See our History page for more information.
Why Unions Matter
We are a home-grown union focusing on the Cabrillo community.
In 2007, the Classified staff of Cabrillo College unanimously voted to decertify from SEIU. The goal was to keep efforts and advocacy local and relevant to the day to day lives of Cabrillo employees.
We keep you informed and connected.
By serving on college committees and councils we are responsible for keeping the information flowing. Union representatives are appointed by the CCEU Board and representatives are responsible for sharing information with the membership.
We advocate and represent you in the college-wide shared governance process.
Each member is responsible for representing the needs of our membership. The Board members serve as an advocate and liaison between the staff of Cabrillo as well as the college leadership groups.
We support you when you need it.
The union takes great pride in promoting life events, celebrating moments that matter to each of us, and being a resource through professional development, or financial support when appropriate. We are always looking for ways and opportunities to enhance the life of our members.
Our members are friendly. The CCEU membership is known as the backbone of the college and we have some of the best employees you will meet
How CCEU Was Formed
Representation of the Cabrillo College classified employees by SEIU started in 1979, when the classified workers decertified the California School Employees Association (CSEA). The Public Employees Relation Board (PERB) had previously mandated that our bargaining unit would consist of all non-certificated (non-teaching) workers except management, confidential, substitute and short-term employees.
By the end of April 2007, the overwhelming majority of Cabrillo workers, seeking greater independence and local control, voted to disaffiliate from SEIU and organize an independent union, Cabrillo Classified Employees Union (CCEU), which was recognized by the Cabrillo Community College District as the official bargaining agent for the classified workers. By early summer, a lawyer/consultant had been hired to see us through the transition to a non-profit organization, and workers had approved a new constitution.
CCEU Today
CCEU continues as an unaffiliated independent union, and its Board of Directors continues to manage the organization by working to ensure the best interests of its membership. To that end, CCEU has established several committees, including a Member Relations Committee to greet new members and plan social events, an Audit and Budget Committee to oversee finances and prepare reports for the Board and General Membership and a Grievance Committee that works closely with our Union Consultant, maintaining the representation policy, overseeing all steward cases and deciding points of emphasis for contract interpretation.
Cabrillo Resources
HR Website – Here you can find important information about job descriptions, Classified salary schedule, medical, dental, vision & other benefits, current job opportunities, applicant resources, required employee training, new employee resources, retirement plans, worker’s compensation, Title IX, Just Report It, Diversity, Equity & EEO Plan, Labor Laws, and more!
Payroll Information and Contacts
State and Federal Resources
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Ergonomic Safety Guide for desktop users from Cal OSHA
California Civil Rights Department
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office
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