Monterey County (Unit U)
Your UAPD Representative
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Patricia Castillo, pcastillo@uapd.com.
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.
recent news
Union and Community Action Wins Doctor’s Reinstatement in Monterey County
Salinas, Calif. – After being terminated amid his outspoken patient care advocacy campaign, Dr. Cris Carrillo will be returning to work at Alisal Health Center following a settlement reached with the County of Monterey. “I am overjoyed in returning to my community of...
Natividad Clinic Doctors Stage a Half-Day Strike in the Wake of the Firing of One of their Own
Read Full Story at Monterey County Now
Monterey County Doctors Demand Change After What They are Calling an “Illegal Termination”
Read Full Story at KION
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.



