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Your Contract
Also known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this sets your salary, benefits, and many working conditions. Download as PDF.
Membership Application
Membership is what gives our union power. You must submit an application to be a member of UAPD.
Employee Benefits
Unionized workers in Los Angeles County work together to negotiate the best benefits package for all. Download as PDF.
Voluntary Benefits
UAPD members have an opportunity to purchase long and short term disability coverage and other types of plans at an affordable rate. Sign up to speak to a benefits counselor.
Send Letter to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
For the past two years in negotiations, the county has not addressed our concerns. It’s time to escalate.
Doctors United for Our Patients
More information on bargaining with Los Angeles County.
Physician Recruitment
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists is working with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to recruit more doctors into vacant positions at county facilities. Watch the videos below and share them with friends, family, and on social media to help us keep county facilities fully staffed.
recent news
CPOE Complaints: How They Work and How UAPD Can Help
In the last few months, there has been an increase in County Policy of Equity (CPOE) Complaints filed against our members. It’s important to know your rights as a Union member when you are called by an investigator. Before you schedule that meeting, please...
Activism On The Rise At Harbor UCLA
Activism at Harbor UCLA is picking up steam in the Pediatrics department regarding a wellness in service as well as in Internal Medicine with the Hospitalist workgroup. Harbor is working with OVMC to put together a job specification that may help during bargaining. We...
Message from UAPD President about upcoming LA County Contract and Salary Negotiations
Dear LA County Colleague: Please click on the 88-second video message below to hear how your colleagues plan to improve your MOU and how you can help by (re)committing yourself to full UAPD membership. After watching the video click the appropriate link at the...
Legislative Advocacy
Every year UAPD sponsors and endorses state legislature bills that are beneficial to working doctors and those they care for.
Legal Expertise
UAPD stewards and staff get advice and support from experienced labor attorneys.
Know Your Rights
Union members have the right to union representation at any meeting with management that they reasonably believe may lead to discipline. These are called Weingarten Rights.
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