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 that can be ...
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 a $26 billion...
Alameda County Medical Center doctors, who are not covered by the same contract as other Alameda County-employed doctors, agreed to negotiate with the County over the language that governs their health insurance. All members voted in favor of the plan. Because most...
Doctors employed by Alameda County voted to reject the County’s request to reopen the current MOU, which does not expire until December of next year. In seeking the reopener, the county asked members to consider waiving the 3% salary increase scheduled for this...
Negotiations with San Mateo County are progressing at a very slow pace. A big factor in setting that pace is the complexity of the County’s proposal to modify the defined benefit plan for future employees. On October 27, 2010, the County submitted its comprehensive...
On October 22nd and 23rd, more than 150 UAPD members came together in San Diego for the 2010 UAPD Statewide Annual Meetings. This year, the number of annual meetings expanded to five, with separate sessions being held for doctors from State Bargaining Unit 16,...