State of California BU 16
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Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your UAPD representative.
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Your Contract
Also known as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), this sets your salary, benefits, and many working conditions.
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Membership Application
Membership is what gives our union power. You must submit an application to be a member of UAPD.
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Employee Benefits
Additional information about your healthcare, retirement, and other benefits.
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CalHR
Additional information and documents can be found at the CalHR website.
recent news
BU 16 Bargaining Update 4/21/16
Today was the first day of Bargaining Unit 16 negotiations. After introductions, both sides agreed to the ground rules that will govern this round of bargaining. Prior to the start of negotiations, Chief Negotiator Nereyda Rivera requested several types of information...
First Day Update: State BU 16 Bargaining
April 21st was the first day of Bargaining Unit 16 negotiations. After introductions, both sides agreed to the ground rules that will govern this round of bargaining. Prior to the start of negotiations, Chief Negotiator Nereyda Rivera requested several types of...
State BU 16 Bargaining Slated to Begin
Negotiations for the next State Bargaining Unit 16 contract are scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 21st. Meetings will take place on a weekly basis to start, and updates will be sent to UAPD members regularly. More than 500 UAPD members took the time to complete...
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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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Legal Expertise
UAPD stewards and staff get advice and support from experienced labor attorneys.
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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.