California Counties

Santa Cruz County Bargaining Update

Though Santa Cruz County representatives made no specific proposals during their single bargaining session with UAPD in May, and  none during the most recent meeting on September 6th, the County's team presented information that strongly suggested that they would seek...

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Santa Cruz County Furlough Bank

On May 17th, 2011, the Board of Supervisors approved the imposition of 156 hours of furloughs for each full-time equivalent employee (pro-rated for part-time employees) in the unit for fiscal year 2011-2012.  The County agreed to once again establish and administer a...

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PERB Rules in Favor of Ventura Doctors

A Public Employee Relations Board Administrative Law Judge issued a scathing ruling against Ventura County last week, in favor of the doctors there who have been fighting to have UAPD represent their unit.  Ventura County had recognized UAPD as the exclusive...

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10-22-11 Statewide Membership Meetings and Free CME

All UAPD members are encouraged to attend the 2011 UAPD Statewide Membership Meeting Weekend, which will take place October 22 – 23 at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles (MAP). UAPD Members can register online HERE. Download the UAPD Membership Meeting Weekend Schedule of...

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UAPD Commitee Outraged by ACMC Proposal

After sitting on UAPD's comprehensive economic proposal for over one month, on August 9th the Alameda County Medical Center finally presented their counter proposal...and it was outrageous! ACMC doctors go HERE to read more about the management's wage proposal and to...

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Bargaining Roundup: Counties, Clinics, CSU

In recent years the best strategy for many county bargaining units has been to rollover the current contract rather than negotiate a new one, assuming the employer agrees to do so. While extending a contract generally means no new salary increases, it also means no...

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UAPD Wins More Admin Time for San Mateo Doctors

UAPD successfully negotiated a 50% increase in admin time for all San Mateo County-employed physicians.  This time will be exclusively used for doing patient care duties that are not normally scheduled but nonetheless need to be completed by each physician.  Their...

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