UAPD members at Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) delivered a petition signed by more than 100 providers to Kim Wyard, NEVHC CEO, on Wednesday, May 31. The petition demanded the addition of disciplinary language in their employment contract. The next day at...
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PeaceHealth Caregivers Seek Union Status
Dozens of providers at PeaceHealth in Whatcom County could vote to unionize, citing inadequate pay, fears over job security and burnout. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives have been in behind-the-scenes discussions with the Union of...
Loma Linda University Health Medical Residents Can Vote to Unionize
Kevin Hong is a third-year resident at Loma Linda University Health. At a press conference yesterday, he said that he and his colleagues have suffered abusive behavior from supervisors. “With a union in place, we will have collective power to fight against harassment...
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for Public Service Doctors
The federal government has made adjustments to income-driven repayment plans and public service loan forgiveness. Those who qualify will receive at least three years of credit towards loan forgiveness, with some seeing their loans forgiven automatically. In a one-time...
Professional Development Days for BU16 Members
If not used by June 30, 2023, all unused Professional Development Days (PDD) will expire. The State fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. 10.13 Licensure - Continuing Medical Education F. In addition, the State shall provide to all Unit 16 employees, two - eight...
UAPD Meets with Assemblymember Arambula
Dr. Stuart Bussey, M.D., J.D., UAPD president, Doug Chiappetta, M.A., Executive Director, UAPD representatives, and UAPD members, on-site psychiatrists who work at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities, met with Assemblymember Dr....