The UAPD will provide regular updates throughout negotiations. Every Wednesday, the bargaining committee has a full day of caucus to discuss strategy and prepare counter proposals followed by bargaining with the state every Thursday. If you have any questions or would...
The federal government has made adjustments to income-driven repayment plans and public service loan forgiveness. Those who qualify will receive at least three years of credit towards loan forgiveness, with some seeing their loans forgiven automatically. In a one-time...
At the State Assembly Budget Subcommittee Meeting on Public Safety, BU16 state psychiatrists Dr. Navreet Mann, M.D., and Dr. Jonathan Greenberg, M.D., along with UAPD President Dr. Stuart Bussey, M.D., J.D., gave testimony. Our members emphasized the need for...
Union representative, Jose Gonzalez met with more than 30 providers at Metropolitan State Hospital to discuss the proposed state contract currently in negotiations to take effect July 2023. The UAPD and our members talked about fair compensation, essential worker pay,...
UAPD members marched alongside hundreds of state employees calling for essential worker pay at a rally organized by AFSCME Local 2620, SEIU 1000, and the UAPD at the California State Capitol. Dr. Kafia Abbasi, M.D., Dr. Rashid Jahangiri, M.D., and Dr. Stuart Bussey,...
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...