After two days of intense negotiations, the UAPD Bargaining Team must report that no deal has been reached with the State of California. The offer put forward by the State did not adequately address the serious issues raised by our doctors, including high vacancy rates and dangerous understaffing in many facilities. We have heard from members all across the State that we should settle for nothing less than a fair contract, and that’s what we plan to do. We will return to the table in January, and continue preparations for taking collective action if necessary
