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.
More Safety Measures Implemented at DSH
UAPD continues to push for safety enhancements at all of the Department of State Hospital (DSH) facilities. Patton State Hospital recently launched a comprehensive personal alarm system similar to the one installed at Napa State Hospital in 2012. In addition, a...
UAPD Retiree Chapter Elects New Officers
UAPD retired members at the union’s annual meeting in October elected Dr. Joyce Sutton as President of the UAPD’s retired members’ chapter. Dr. Carol Smith was elected Vice-President of the Chapter. Dr. Danilo Lucila was voted Secretary and former UAPD Executive...
Media Coverage of Psychiatrist Shortage at ASH
“It’s spreading them thin. It’s not good for the treatment of the patients or the safety of the doctors,” said Dr. Stuart Bussey, president of the American Physicians and Dentists employee union that represents the facility’s doctors. via Atascadero State Hospital...
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...