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UAPD Updates

PeaceHealth Caregivers Seek Union Status

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...

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Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for Public Service Doctors

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...

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Professional Development Days for BU16 Members

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...

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UAPD Meets with Assemblymember Arambula

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....

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