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recent news
Free Online CE/CME Now Available for Members
Members gave such positive feedback about the CME class on addiction held during the Triennial Convention in San Francisco, UAPD decided to make some of that content available to all union members online. UAPD has created an online medical education portal offering up...
Pensionability of DSS Bonus Money
Back in 2010, UAPD attorneys helped a retired State doctor file a claim with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) seeking to recalculate his pension payment to reflect the bonuses he had earned while working for the Department of Social...
Scholarship for Children of UAPD Members
The Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship Program is an ongoing program available to children of AFSCME members, which includes all members of UAPD. Under the program, one scholarship in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded annually to two students majoring in the social...
Legislative Advocacy
Every year UAPD sponsors and endorses state legislature bills that are beneficial to working doctors and those they care for.
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UAPD stewards and staff get advice and support from experienced labor attorneys.
Know Your Rights
Union members have the right to union representation at any meeting with management that they reasonably believe may lead to discipline. These are called Weingarten Rights.
You can save thousands of dollars on products and services by taking advantage of discounts provided to union members by Union Plus and AFSCME Advantage.
