BU324 Urgent Escalation Bargaining Meeting

Members, In our last town hall, we discussed the status of bargaining. We have been bargaining in good faith with the County for the past two years and provided them with a complete set of proposals. Unfortunately, the County rejected most of our proposals. On...

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BU301 Contract Update and Upcoming Membership Meeting

On Tuesday, August 8, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors signed the new BU301 contract. The increase in special pay practices will be implemented and members will start receiving the following bonuses: Special Pay Practices: Increase evening shift...

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First Group of Hospitalists Affiliated with OptumCare Unionize

Irvine, CA — Nearly 50 physicians employed by the Centers for Family Medicine and Healthcare Partners Medical Group, an affiliate of OptumCare, won their right to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). This is the first group of physicians...

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State Bargaining Update

The UAPD will provide regular updates throughout negotiations. Every Wednesday, the bargaining committee has a full day of caucus to discuss strategy and prepare counter proposals followed by bargaining with the state every Thursday. If you have any questions or would...

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