Irvine, CA — More than 40 physicians employed by OptumCare Medical Group have filed a petition to form a union to address patient care and workload concerns. "Patient care comes first. Doctors should be the ones making decisions about next steps for their patients,...
UAPD Updates
Front Line Physicians at Loma Linda University Health File a Petition to Unionize
Loma Linda, CA — In an emboldened move, more than 800 resident and fellow physicians at Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) have filed to form a union to demand that the health network's administrators do more to bolster patient care and provide better...
The Union of American Physicians & Dentists Files Petition for Unionization at Community Health Center of Snohomish County
Everett, WA — On behalf of healthcare providers at Community Health Center of Snohomish County, the Union of American Physicians & Dentists (UAPD) filed a petition for union election on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The petition was filed with Region 19 of the...
Amid Patient Woes, CHC of Snohomish County Staffers Push for a Union
Everett, Wa. — Doctors and other providers at Community Health Center of Snohomish County filed a petition this week for a union election. The group of 37 providers — including physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners — would join the Union...
State Bargaining to Commence in March
Dear State Colleagues: It's that time again to exercise your union voice. Members, please complete this short survey and make your priorities known for a new BU16 contract. With information from all of our 1000+ State members, your bargaining team can formulate a...
UAPD’s First Employee Celebrates 50 Years with the Union
On January 8, 1973, the Union of American Physicians and Dentists hired our first employee, Gloria Duarte, as Union secretary. She quickly became the Office Manager several years later and has held that position ever since. She oversees administrative clerical duties...