Physicians, dentists, psychiatrists and veterinarians held a rally in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday as they considered a strike against the county. For the past two years, the doctors, who are represented by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD),...
UAPD Updates
L.A. County Physicians Weigh Strike Amid Alarm About Staff Vacancies
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists said its members will begin voting Tuesday on whether to authorize a strike after more than two years of negotiations with the county failed to address their concerns. The union represents more than 1,100 L.A. County...
Meet Our UAPD Board Treasurer
Update: It's with a heavy heart that we announce Dr. Ronald H. Lewis passed away on November 14, 2023. The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is proud to recognize Ronald H. Lewis, MD, FACP, a UAPD member of 15 years for his exemplary service throughout...
UAPD Celebrates Northeast Valley Healthcare Corporation’s 50th Anniversary Gala
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists recently sponsored Northeast Valley Healthcare Corporation’s (NEVHC) 50th anniversary gala to celebrate their decades of providing healthcare services in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys. Members of the UAPD...
Update on BU16 Pay Increases
Numerous members have notified the UAPD that they did not receive the newly negotiated salary increases in this month’s paycheck. Many of you have asked when you will see the pay raises. We wish we knew. Despite our many attempts, the California Department of Human...
CCHCS Physician On Call/Callback Notice
Members, Despite numerous requests by the Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) to the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) for CCHCS to send out a communication to BU16 employees regarding how employees are to claim the new...