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Serve - Legal Representation
Need Legal Representation?

We have professional legal and labor experts dedicated to helping you through any career issues.

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Serve - Demotion
Experiencing Job Difficulties?

We can help with Adverse Actions, Demotions, Discrimination, Out-of-Class Grievances, Relocation, Rejection on Probation, and more!

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Serve - Salary
Change in Salary?

Are you making less than those you supervise? Contact us if your classification is facing a Salary Compaction issue.

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Serve - Member Benefits
Leave Policies

Do you have questions about taking a leave of absence for family, injury, illness or military leave situations?

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About

About Acss

The Association of California State Supervisors is the largest and most experienced organization in California fighting for better careers and compensation for state supervisors, managers, and confidential employees.

ACSS is an association led by excluded employees just like YOU! Our Board of Directors are ACSS members that have stepped up to take on a leadership role within the Association, in addition to their full time State jobs. The Executive Board consists of select Board members who oversee the high level of operations within the association.

ACSS is comprised of 11 Chapters across the state. Each Chapter is governed by a Chapter President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer and holds quarterly meetings. 

Click on the button below to learn more about ACSS' organization structure, Bylaws, Policy, and MORE!

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Member Count

12,827 Members
(as of April 1, 2025)

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Case Load

300+ cases
(on average per year)

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Chapters

11 Chapters
(Statewide)

Political Action

CAREER REPRESENTATION

MEMBER BENEFITS

Jul 9, 2025

CalHR Releases Excluded Employee Pay Plan 2025-2026

The CalHR letter reflects salary increases, personal leave program amounts, Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) prefunding retiree healthcare contribution changes, and vacation/annual leave cap increases for most excluded employees for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.

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Jul 1, 2025

CalHR Updates HR Manual to Implement AB 1137 – “Premium Holiday Pay” for Excluded Employees

Departments will now be able to provide the additional compensation for excluded employees who have worked, or will work, premium holidays on or after January 1, 2025.

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Jun 30, 2025

ACSS Meets with CalHR Over Salaries and RTO: RTO Pause Obtained for Many Supervisors and Managers While the Pay Plan Comes Into Focus

CalHR confirmed yesterday, June 29, 2025, that the RTO delay until July 1, 2026 will apply to related supervisors and managers “subject to operational needs as determined by departments.”

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Upcoming Events

Jul 16

Chapter 509 Virtual Meeting

6:00PM- 7:00PM

Aug 07

Chapter 504 Meeting - Virtual

6:00PM- 7:00PM

Aug 27

Chapter 502 Virtual Meeting

6:00PM- 7:00PM

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Why You Should
Join ACSS

Don’t wait! Join ACSS now to take advantage of the benefits of membership. Find peace of mind knowing that our Representation Program will help you through career issues. Let your voice be heard and make a difference through our Political Program. And save money with our wide range of discounts and insurance programs exclusively for ACSS members.

Our dues are lower than other similar associations and you get MORE services! Try our Dues Calculator to find out how much membership dues would be for YOU. Dues are deducted from your state pay warrant. You can be a member of other similar organizations in addition to ACSS membership.  Membership is voluntary and you can cancel at any time. 

If you are a manager, supervisor or classified employee of the State of California, you can join ACSS and get Representation services. Join NOW before an issue arises. We can't protect you if you join ACSS after an issue occurs in your workplace. Ensure that you are protected by becoming a member TODAY! 

Have more questions? Visit our FAQ section or contact us directly. 

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Know Your Rights

Know Your Rights
Helpful Documents

Our professional labor relations staff are on hand to inform you of your rights as a state supervisor, manager, or confidential employee, as well provide advice for you if you experience a difficulty in your career.

We have created a collection of brochures and informational materials that help explain many of the issues you may encounter:

  • Probation
  • Leave Policies
  • Out of Class Claims
  • Grievances
  • Writing Rebuttals
  • Civil Service Protections
  • Excluded Employee Bill of Rights

Click on the button below to download valuable "Know Your Rights" documents.

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