The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is thrilled to announce that after five years, an agreement has been reached between the UAPD and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) regarding the unfair labor practice charge filed on the...
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UB resident physicians’ union provides update on contract negotiations
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Union of American Physicians and Dentists, which represents 830 resident physicians and fellows at the University at Buffalo, gave an update on contract negotiations Wednesday. Beginning Sept. 3, the strike lasted for four days as resident...
Announcing UAPD’s 17th Triennial Convention
When doctors and other health professionals join together for the common good of their profession, patients, and their communities, it is noteworthy. When they work together to accomplish these goals to improve society for a half century, it is extraordinary. I am...
Another Voice: Resident physician’s cancer struggle exposes need for better benefits
I moved to Buffalo last summer from Alberta, Canada, to begin medical residency at the University at Buffalo in the MedPeds program (Internal Medicine and Pediatrics). Like most residents and fellows at UB, I fully understand that my position includes extremely long...
Arlington, Mount Vernon doctors file to unionize
Cascade and Skagit Valley hospitals are understaffed, doctors say. They want more time with their patients ARLINGTON — At Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington and Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, doctors often cater to a rotating door of patients — and the...
Psychiatrists Raise Patient Care Concerns Under The Leadership Of San Joaquin County Behavioral Health Services Medical Director
Psychiatrists employed by San Joaquin County have formally expressed no confidence in Dr. Nia Lozano, the medical director of the county’s behavioral health services, citing concerns about her leadership. The doctors, represented by the Union of American Physicians...