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 Updates
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...
CSU’s to Make Juneteenth Paid Holiday For Employees
CSU is adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday for all employees. An updated MOU modifying section 21.1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement is now available. Please contact your union representative for a copy.
A Letter from the UAPD President
Dear Members, I hope you had a great holiday season. 2022 was a good year for our union despite a declining economy. We had very good results at our bargaining tables and fought for our members' rights with our legal and legislative teams. We continue the fight for...
New Contract and Side Letter Negotiated for CSU Members
The UAPD team negotiated a successful contract with contract gains. The bargaining team will be in negotiations for salary increases once again in 2023 after the state budget is signed. View Contract A side letter for the implementation of SB 24 was also...
UAPD Thwarts State’s Attempt to Impede Care Provided by Dentists at Correctional Facilities
After two months of fighting back, the UAPD was made aware by California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHSC) HQ that they will be rescinding the memo issued October 13, 2022 in its entirety. This could not have been accomplished without the...