by Suzanne Wilson | Jan 5, 2011 | California Counties, Los Angeles County Physicians, Los Angeles County Psychiatrists and Dentists
On December 1, Worksite Leaders met with representatives of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services to discuss health care reform, classification, contracting out and others issues affecting the bargaining unit. Health care reform has created changes on...
by Suzanne Wilson | Jan 5, 2011 | California Counties, Los Angeles County Physicians, Los Angeles County Psychiatrists and Dentists
In recent months, UAPD has seen an increase in grievances and workplace issues throughout the LA Department of Mental Health (DMH). In the next month UAPD Worksite Leaders from DMH will be meeting with Director Marvin Southard to make a …
by Suzanne Wilson | Jan 5, 2011 | California Counties, Los Angeles County Physicians, Los Angeles County Psychiatrists and Dentists
In addition to negotiating contracts, a union works to ensure that contract language is being properly implemented in the work place. This helps all bargaining unit doctors, not just those directly affected, as the results in these cases set precedents …
by Suzanne Wilson | Jan 5, 2011 | California Counties, Los Angeles County Physicians, Los Angeles County Psychiatrists and Dentists
In September 2010, on a motion by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, Los Angeles County CEO William Fujioka submitted a report to the Board of Supervisors called “Options to Reform the County Pension System.” The County claims to face...
by Suzanne Wilson | Jan 3, 2011 | Featured
Employees who are covered by a labor union contract have special protections against unfair discipline in the workplace. One of the most important protections is the set of Weingarten Rules which gives unionized workers the right to have a representative...
