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Your Contract
Also known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this sets your salary, benefits, and many working conditions. Download as PDF.
Membership Application
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Employee Benefits
Additional information about your healthcare, retirement, and other benefits.
Human Resources
Additional information and documents may be found on the human resources webpage.
recent news
TA reached in Santa Clara County
On July 2nd, the UAPD Bargaining Team in Santa Clara County reached a tentative agreement with their employer during mandatory mediation. Mediation was scheduled after doctors in the unit voted to reject an offer made by the County in April. A major issue of...
Santa Clara County Mediation Set for June 4, 2014
On June 4, 2014, UAPD and Santa Clara County will submit to mandatory mediation under the county ordinances. A mediator, assigned by the State Mediation and Conciliation Services, will work with both sides to try to reach agreement for a successor MOU. A major issue...
UAPD Demands That Santa Clara County Cease and Desist
On February 12th, UAPD represented physicians were ordered to provide night, weekend, and holiday coverage at EPS, BAP, and Custody Services without prior notice to the Union. UAPD immediately sent the following communication from our attorney to County counsel...
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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