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
New PIE (Permanent Intermittent Employees) Program for BU 16
In the last round of negotiations the UAPD encouraged the State of California to reduce its reliance on outside contractors by creating its own in house type of registry for filling in temporary vacancies with existing civil service workers. Such a registry program...
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...
CDCR Launches Layoff Information Website
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has created a website to inform employees about layoff plans associated with AB 109 and the Governor's Five Percent Reduction Plan. Note that CDCR has not provided any information to UAPD about how its...
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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.