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.
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.
CalHR
Additional information and documents can be found at the CalHR website.
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)...
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...
Retroactive Pay Issued to BU16 Members
The State Controller's Office (SCO) has issued the 3% General Salary Increase (GSI) retroactive pay back to July 1, 2023. Special Salary Adjustments (SSA) are still being processed. Employees can refer to Article 10.4 Salaries and Allowances on page 109 for more...
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.
