Yakima, Wash. – Approximately 100 clinicians at Community Health of Central Washington (CHCW) have won their election to unionize with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) with an overwhelming super majority support. “After over a year of organizing,...
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Clinicians at Community Health of Central Washington File to Unionize to Strengthen Patient Advocacy and Community Healthcare
Yakima, Wash. – Approximately 100 clinicians—consisting of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists, and mental health counselors—at Community Health of Central Washington (CHCW) have filed for union representation with the Union of...
UAPD Statement on Medicaid Cuts
Sacramento, Calif. – Today marks a sad day for the United States healthcare system and the patients it was meant to serve. The passage of this legislation will strip away healthcare coverage for more than 17 million Americans—real people who depend on Medicaid to...
UAPD Stands with SEIU
Los Angeles, Calif. – The Union of American Physicians and Dentists condemns the tactics of ICE agents in their arrest and injury to David Huerta, SEIU President. Brother Huerta was peacefully and legally observing the behavior of ICE agents as they rounded up dozens...
State Doctors Rally Against Governor Newsom’s Budget Proposal
Six Unions Representing State Workers for the State of California Unite to Oppose Budget That Undermines Essential Services for California's Most Vulernable Sacramento, Calif. - Frontline doctors, represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD),...
Anesthesiologists Affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Announce Picket Date Over Rising Patient Safety Concerns
Los Angeles, Calif. - Anesthesiologists represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) will hold an informational picket on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on the corner of West Third Street and...
PeaceHealth Clinicians Announce Five-Day Strike Starting May 12
Bellingham, Wash. – More than 100 physicians and advanced practice clinicians across two bargaining units represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) working for PeaceHealth and Sound Physicians will go on strike from May 12-16, 2025. In...
University at Buffalo’s Resident Dentists Secure Union Representation
Buffalo, NY – Resident dentists at the University at Buffalo (UB) have voted to form a union with the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), following a successful card check campaign. The 27 dental residents join their UB resident and fellow colleagues,...
Union and Community Action Wins Doctor’s Reinstatement in Monterey County
Salinas, Calif. – After being terminated amid his outspoken patient care advocacy campaign, Dr. Cris Carrillo will be returning to work at Alisal Health Center following a settlement reached with the County of Monterey. “I am overjoyed in returning to my community of...
