Bellingham, Wash., September 18, 2023 — More than 80 advanced practice clinicians employed at PeaceHealth’s nonacute care facilities in Whatcom and Skagit counties have won the right to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD). This is...
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Governor Newsom Signs SB148 Into Law
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Governor Newsom signed SB148 into law—officially ratifying the MOU for BU16 members. SB148 secures funding for the negotiated contract in effect until July 2025. The new on-call rate goes in effect October 1, 2023. View Full Tentative...
Bargaining and Legal Updates
September 13, 2023: The NLRB Region 31 Office filed a complaint against LLUHEC for their refusal to bargain. July 17, 2023: The UAPD received correspondence from LLUHEC stating, “LLUHEC respectfully declines the Union’s bargaining demand. July 5, 2023: The UAPD filed...
UAPD President Speaks at Rally for California Assocation of Professional Scientists
Dr. Stuart Bussey, M.D., J.D, UAPD President, spoke at a rally on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, for the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS). The Union of American Physicians and Dentists stands in solidarity with CAPS as they bargain for pay equity...
Update from BU324 Town Hall in August and Next All Member Town Hall Scheduled For September 20, 2023
Members, In our most recent membership meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, we engaged in a candid discussion regarding the ongoing negotiations and the path forward in our efforts. We recognize it is time to escalate and stand together as a strong and unified force...
Court Rules in Favor of State Physicians Regarding Increased Workload
Members, The UAPD has won a major victory regarding the unfair labor practice charged filed on June 29, 2022. The charge was filed on behalf of CDCR physicians for the State’s failure to bargain in good faith with the UAPD before implementing an Integrated Substance...