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.
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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.
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