LA county physicians & vets (324)
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
December Update for Los Angeles County Bargaining Unit 325 -Mental Health and Dentists
In recent months, UAPD has seen an increase in grievances and workplace issues throughout the LA Department of Mental Health (DMH). In the next month UAPD Worksite Leaders from DMH will be meeting with Director Marvin Southard to make a plan for resolving the issues...
LA County Grievance and Arbitration Cases of Interest
In addition to negotiating contracts, a union works to ensure that contract language is being properly implemented in the work place. This helps all bargaining unit doctors, not just those directly affected, as the results in these cases set precedents that can be ...
Supervisors Threaten to Cut LACERA Pension Benefits
In September 2010, on a motion by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County CEO William Fujioka submitted a report to the Board of Supervisors called “Options to Reform the County Pension System.” The County claims to face a $26 billion...
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.
You can save thousands of dollars on products and services by taking advantage of discounts provided to union members by Union Plus and AFSCME Advantage.