by Suzanne Wilson | Sep 24, 2016 | Auburn Medical Center, Washington MultiCare
The News Tribune today printed an article entitled “Auburn Medical Center doctors working to unionize physicians.” From that article: Neil Partain, a hospitalist at the Auburn hospital, agreed that a union seems potentially the most effective option...
by Suzanne Wilson | Sep 10, 2016 | Auburn Medical Center, Washington MultiCare
Dear Colleagues, Have you heard the news? Doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in Washington State are unionizing. On August 1, 2016 the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) delivered a petition to the National Labor Relations Board...
by Suzanne Wilson | May 11, 2016 | California Counties, Northeast Valley Health Corporation
Due to the strength and unity of UAPD NEVHC members, the midterm bargaining team won the establishment of a new salary scale for providers. The comprehensive grid incorporates substantial salary increases for all UAPD members at NEVHC, ranging from 9% …
by Suzanne Wilson | Apr 22, 2016 | California State of California Doctors, University of California (UC)
On Wednesday April 20, UAPD joined AFSCME 3299, the California Nurses’ Association, and the Teamsters in a united lobbying effort against a proposed attack on the University of California pension. Ten teams of employees and staff met with 54 legislators...
by Suzanne Wilson | Apr 21, 2016 | California State of California Doctors
April 21st was the first day of Bargaining Unit 16 negotiations. After introductions, both sides agreed to the ground rules that will govern this round of bargaining. Prior to the start of negotiations, Chief Negotiator Nereyda Rivera requested several types...