After two months of fighting back, the UAPD was made aware by California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHSC) HQ that they will be rescinding the memo issued October 13, 2022 in its entirety. This could not have been accomplished without the...
California Counties
Negotiations in Progress for Los Angeles County
The UAPD bargaining team has submitted a complete proposal for bargaining to Los Angeles County. However, the County has not given a counter offer. The team does not anticipate to meet with the County prior to the New Year. Our goal is to bargain a fair and just...
Meeting with Senator Anthony Portantino Discussing Medical and Healthcare Access
Los Angeles, CA — Doug Chiappetta, M.A., Executive Director met with Sen. Anthony Portantino, along with Chris Ige, Southern California Director, and George Osborn, Contract Advocate. The UAPD expressed concern about the unintended consequences of AB 890, expected to...
UAPD Meets with California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon
Sacramento, CA — Chris Ige, UAPD Southern California Director, and George Osborn, Contract Advocate, met with Speaker Anthony Rendon to discuss the Union's legislative priorities for 2023: Pilot psychiatrist registry at Patton State Hospital A District bill for...
UAPD Meets With Assemblymember Mia Bonta to Discuss 2023 State Legislative Priorities
Oakland, CA — Doug Chiappetta, M.A., UAPD Executive Director, met with Assemblymember Mia Bonta to discuss the introduction of a bill protecting Alameda Health System physicians from having their roles contracted out in 2024. Dr. Milton L. Lorig, M.D., Dr. Nakul...
UAPD Hosts Happy Hour for City and County of San Francisco Members
San Francisco, CA — Pierre King, Union Representative for City and County of San Francisco members (Bargaining Units 17 and 18), hosted a happy hour at Parklab Gardens. The happy hour was a chance for Union members and non-members to get together for the holidays and...