Union of American Physicians and Dentists

Amplifying Your Voice

Since 1972, the Union of American Physicians and Dentists has been the nation’s leading union for licensed doctors and advanced practice clinicians. We advocate for the medical professionals who power our healthcare system—ensuring your voice is heard, your expertise is respected, and your work is valued. Together, we build stronger workplaces and better conditions to deliver high quality patient care.

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UAPD-represented physicians, dentists, and advanced practice clinicians standing together to protect their profession and advocate for the care their patients deserve

bargaining units throughout the United States

healthcare settings across public and private sectors, including county and state-run facilities, federally qualified health centers, for-profit and nonprofit healthcare systems, university health systems, and national telehealth networks

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UAPD Announces Organizing Drive Aimed at Improving Doctors’ Wellbeing and Patients’ Quality of Care; Effort Backed by AFSCME’s New President and Over One Million Members

Aug 27, 2026

Sacramento, Calif. - The Union of American Physicians & Dentists (UAPD), America’s pre-eminent union for physician representation, today announced the launch of a national organizing effort to expand union membership for doctors from coast to coast, beginning with...