Pictured (left to right): Dr. Stuart Bussey, UAPD President; Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal; Carl Miller, President of AFSCME Local 2620 Sacramento, Calif. – Dr. Stuart Bussey, President of the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), joined Assemblymember...
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Bay Area Pediatricians File to Unionize, Driven by Commitment to Patient-Centered Care for Children and Families
Physicians Affiliated with Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Seeks Partnership with Administration to Protect Quality Care for Kids Across the Region Palo Alto, Calif. – Nearly 110 pediatricians working for the Packard Children’s Health Alliance (PCHA), part of...
California Bill to Protect Physician Judgment in State Correctional Facilities Moves Forward
A bill sponsored by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) protecting the clinical authority of licensed physicians inside California's state prisons advanced on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, passing the Assembly Public Safety Committee with a strong majority...
Standing Strong for Our Profession and Our Patients this National Doctors’ Day
To Our Doctors, This National Doctors’ Day, we recognize not only the dedication you bring to your work, but the critical role you play in holding our healthcare system together during a time of profound uncertainty. We are living through an unprecedented attack on...
UAPD Statement: In Defense of Human Rights and Human Life
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists condemns the fatal and illegal use of force by ICE agents that resulted in the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, RN, in Minneapolis. These acts of violence are a profound violation of constitutional and human rights...
Solano County workers launch two-day strike
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When Family Values and Patient Care Intersect: Dr. Cristian Carrillo Receives the 2025 Sanford A. Marcus Service Award
This year, the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is proud to honor Dr. Cristian Carrillo, a primary care provider serving the County of Monterey, with the Sanford A. Marcus Service Award. This award honors a physician whose commitment to their patients,...
Message From Our Union President: Our Human Imperative for 2026
The Work that We Bargain For Dear UAPD Colleagues: 2025 has been a year of hard and meaningful work for UAPD’s members. Throughout history, thought leaders have extolled meaningful work. Aristotle said, “pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” French writer...
Solano County Physicians and Dentists Overwhelmingly Authorize Strike
Physicians, psychiatrists, and dentists employed by Solano County, represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), have voted unanimously in favor of authorizing a strike after months of stalled contract negotiations and ongoing concerns about the...
