LA County psychiatrists& dentists (325)
Your Contract
Also known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this sets your salary, benefits, and many working conditions.
Membership Application
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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.
Doctors United For Our Patients
More information on bargaining with Los Angeles County.
recent news
UAPD Retiree Chapter Chartered, Officers Elected
One highlight of the 2009 Triennial Convention was the chartering of the new UAPD Retiree Chapter. On the day before the convention, a group of retired doctors met to elect officers and adopt a constitution for the new union. They also heard from Steve Regenstrief of...
New Benefit for Members: Legal Consultation Fund
In their October 1st meeting, the UAPD Board of Directors voted to create a Legal Consultation fund to assist members who are facing discipline at work. The fund goes into effect on January 1, 2010. A UAPD member who has received a formal written notice of suspension,...
Los Angeles County Psychiatrist and Dentist (BU 325) Summary of Tenative Agreement
The following agreement goes into affect once ratified by members and approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Ballots have been sent to UAPD members, and are due back by November 3, 2009. The UAPD Bargaining Team unanimously recommends ratification...
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Every year UAPD sponsors and endorses state legislature bills that are beneficial to working doctors and those they care for.
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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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