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Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)

Some BU 16 Doctors Still Waiting for CME Payment

Most of the Bargaining Unit 16 doctors who are eligible to receive an automatic payout of $1000 in CME funds have received their checks from the State.   However, doctors in some facilities are still waiting for payment.  UAPD has contacted CalHR to urge them to work...

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New CME Rules Go Into Effect for State BU 16

During the last negotiations, UAPD bargained new language regarding Continuing Medical Education (CME) payments for physicians, podiatrists, and dentists (Article 10.13).  The new language says that the State will automatically pay $1000 for CME to each full-time...

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State Barganing Unit 16 Contract Now Online

The new contract for state-employed doctors has been finalized.  You can download the new contract here (PDF) and read a summary of it here.  A paper copy will be mailed to UAPD members in January.

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New BU16 CERBT Deduction Explained

UAPD has received a number of calls from doctors indicating that there is some confusion about a new paycheck deduction for State Bargaining Unit 16 doctors, which is labeled as BU16 CERBT on the paystub. BU16 CERBT is the "Prefunding of Post-Retirement Health...

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New State BU 16 Contract Approved by UAPD Members

UAPD members in State Bargaining Unit 16 voted overwhelmingly in favor of approving the Tentative Agreement reached with the State on August 9, 2013.  95% of the votes were in favor of ratification. Having been ratified by members, the new Memorandum of Understanding...

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Bargaining Update for State BU 16

There have been seven bargaining sessions since May, with the latest one taking place on August 1st.  During those meetings, the UAPD Bargaining Team has given detailed presentations in support of the proposals that the Union has made.  The team has been joined at the...

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