San Francisco City and County
Your UAPD Representative
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Pierre King, pking@uapd.com.
Unit 18 Contract
Also known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this sets your salary, benefits, and many working conditions. Download as PDF.
Unit 17 Contract (Supervisors)
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) pertains to doctors working in a supervisory capacity for the City. Download as PDF.
Membership Application
Membership is what gives our union power. You must submit an application to be a member of UAPD.
Human Resources
Additional information about your healthcare, retirement, and other benefits can be found on the Human Resources page.
recent news
UAPD Meets with Governor Gavin Newsom
Pictured from left to right: Willie Pelote, UAPD Political Consultant; Doug Chiappetta, UAPD Executive Director; Governor Gavin Newsom; Stuart Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD President Governor Gavin Newsom visited the Union of American Physicians and Dentists' (UAPD)...
UAPD Prepares to Begin Negotiations with the City and County of San Francisco
Dear UAPD represented employees, I trust this message finds you well. It is time to bargain another contract. I've been in regular meetings with your appointed Union Stewards: Dr. Roger Wu (Behavioral Health), Dr. Kira Levy (Primary Care), Dr. Sieow Ong (Dentistry),...
End of the Year Message from the UAPD President
Dear Members, I hope that all of you got some well-deserved rest and family time this past week. As 2024 approaches, the UAPD looks back on the memorable year that we had. Our successes would not have been possible without your energy, loyalty and commitment. In...
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.





