State of California BU 16
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Your Contract
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Employee Benefits
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CalHR
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recent news
State Barganing Unit 16 Contract Now Online
The new contract for state-employed doctors has been finalized. You can download the new contract here (PDF) and read a summary of it here. A paper copy will be mailed to UAPD members in January.
More Safety Measures Implemented at DSH
UAPD continues to push for safety enhancements at all of the Department of State Hospital (DSH) facilities. Patton State Hospital recently launched a comprehensive personal alarm system similar to the one installed at Napa State Hospital in 2012. In addition, a...
UAPD Retiree Chapter Elects New Officers
UAPD retired members at the union’s annual meeting in October elected Dr. Joyce Sutton as President of the UAPD’s retired members’ chapter. Dr. Carol Smith was elected Vice-President of the Chapter. Dr. Danilo Lucila was voted Secretary and former UAPD Executive...
Legislative Advocacy
Every year UAPD sponsors and endorses state legislature bills that are beneficial to working doctors and those they care for.
Legal Expertise
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.
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