State of California BU 16
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your UAPD representative.
Your Contract
Also known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this sets your salary, benefits, and many working conditions.
Attachment C: Holiday On-Call
Download a copy of the MOU’s current Holiday On-Call attachment. Please refer to this document for holiday on-call scheduling, coverage requirements, and related policies.
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.
recent news
Delayed Annual Continuing Medical Education Payment for BU16 Members
Update as of August 16, 2023 Per the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR), the State Controller’s Office (SCO) will process the annual $2,500 Continuing Medical Education (CME) benefit payment on August 18, 2023, for full-time and...
UAPD Members Authorize a Strike
UAPD members have overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. The strike vote passed with 91% approval. This vote comes as bargaining with the State has stalled for the past two weeks. The Union and the State remain far apart on wages and the State has not...
UAPD Runs Radio Advertisements to Address State Physician Shortage
The UAPD is running a series of radio advertisements to put pressure on the State to address the physician shortage in all California State Departments.
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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