BU324 and BU325 Prepare to Strike

On Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in front of Olive View Medical Center, BU324 and BU325 members is having a practice picket in prepartion for a strike. The UAPD has been in bargaining with Los Angeles County since 2021. Our membership does not...

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UAPD Statement on Humanitarian Aid in Gaza

The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) calls for a ceasefire to establish permanent medical and humanitarian aid corridors in Gaza. Further, we call on all Heads of State, the UN Security Council, and actors on the ground to prioritize the preservation...

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UAPD Welcomes First Bargaining Unit in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. — Approximately 170 frontline physicians and advanced practice nurses at Unity Health Care, Washington D.C.'s largest nonprofit and social services organization, have won their right to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists...

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Meet Our UAPD Board Treasurer

Update: It's with a heavy heart that we announce Dr. Ronald H. Lewis passed away on November 14, 2023. The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is proud to recognize Ronald H. Lewis, MD, FACP, a UAPD member of 15 years for his exemplary service throughout...

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