California State University

Your Contract
Also known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this sets your salary, benefits, and many working conditions.

Membership Application
Membership is what gives our union power. You must submit an application to be a member of UAPD.

Employee Benefits
Additional information about your healthcare, retirement, and other benefits. Download as PDF.
recent news

UAPD’s First Employee Celebrates 50 Years with the Union
On January 8, 1973, the Union of American Physicians and Dentists hired our first employee, Gloria Duarte, as Union secretary. She quickly became the Office Manager several years later and has held that position ever since. She oversees administrative clerical duties...

CSU’s to Make Juneteenth Paid Holiday For Employees
CSU is adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday for all employees. An updated MOU modifying section 21.1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement is now available. Please contact your union representative for a copy.

A Letter from the UAPD President
Dear Members, I hope you had a great holiday season. 2022 was a good year for our union despite a declining economy. We had very good results at our bargaining tables and fought for our members' rights with our legal and legislative teams. We continue the fight for...

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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