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UAPD and Other Unions Protest Planned DMH Cuts
On Wednesday the Department of Mental Health (DMH) informed workers that it intends to reduce the ratio of treatment staff to patients by almost a third within all five of its hospitals starting next month. The notice sent to UAPD states that DMH is “evolving into a...
Hundreds Gather to Remember Slain DMH Employee
Hundreds gather to remember Donna Gross Napa Valley Register VIDEO: Napa State employees remember Donna Gross Napa Valley Register Atascadero State Hospital Performs Vigil For Employee Killed On Duty KVEC State workers remember...
Out of State CME Covered by BU 16 Contract
Under the UAPD contract for State BU 16 employees, there is no distinction between out-of-state and in-state CME courses, with both kinds qualifying for "up to seven (7) days per fiscal year of Continuing Medical Education (CME) leave and reasonable travel time" and...
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