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.
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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
Los Angeles Bargaining Update September 2009
Negotiations began in August between UAPD’s two Los Angeles County Bargaining units and the County. UAPD Bargaining Unit 324 represents County-employed Physicians, and Bargaining Unit 325 represents the Psychiatrists and Dentists. While the two units negotiate...
Los Angeles County Physicians Negotiations Have Begun (BU 324)
Negotiations between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) Bargaining Unit 324 and the County of Los Angeles have begun. The first bargaining session took place on Thursday, August 6, 2009. In the first meeting, the County gave a presentation on its...
Los Angeles County Dentist and Psychiatrist Negotiations Have Begun (BU 325)
Negotiations between the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) Bargaining Unit 325 and the County of Los Angeles have begun. Bargaining Unit 325 represents Los Angeles County Dentists and Psychiatrists. The first bargaining session took place on...
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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