Irvine, CA — More than 40 physicians employed by OptumCare Medical Group have filed a petition to form a union to address patient care and workload concerns. "Patient care comes first. Doctors should be the ones making decisions about next steps for their patients,...
Loma Linda, CA — In an emboldened move, more than 800 resident and fellow physicians at Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) have filed to form a union to demand that the health network's administrators do more to bolster patient care and provide better...
Everett, WA — On behalf of healthcare providers at Community Health Center of Snohomish County, the Union of American Physicians & Dentists (UAPD) filed a petition for union election on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The petition was filed with Region 19 of the...
On January 8, 1973, the Union of American Physicians and Dentists hired our first employee, Gloria Duarte, as Union secretary. She quickly became the Office Manager several years later and has held that position ever since. She oversees administrative clerical duties...
Dear Members, I hope you had a great holiday season. 2022 was a good year for our union despite a declining economy. We had very good results at our bargaining tables and fought for our members' rights with our legal and legislative teams. We continue the fight for...
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...