UNAC/UHCP is democracy in action.
Each medical facility is an autonomous affiliate with its own constitution. Union members at each facility elect their own officers and negotiate their own contracts.
Union members have a voice in setting the policies for our union. Every other year, each affiliate elects delegates to our state organization’s Constitutional Convention. At the convention, delegates elect state officers for four-year terms, review the budget, and can amend the state constitution. Delegates at the convention also elect seven members to our Board of Directors.
Each affiliate elects one delegate to serve on our Executive Council. When the convention is not in session, members of the Executive Council and Board of Directors are responsible for the budget and policy decisions affecting the organization.
Our union’s ability to improve patient care at our workplaces and strengthen our voice in the workplace comes from our members’ active participation and leadership.
posted on February 16th, 2012
All UNAC/UHCP members are strongly encouraged to attend National Negotiations to see first-hand how our issues and concerns are addressed as we negotiate our new contract.
Register to Attend Bargaining:
1. Sign up on line at unacuhcp.org/socal2012signup or
2. Fill out the I’ll Be There registration card and turn it into your Affiliate Officers or UNAC/UHCP staff. Download the card here.
Questions and Answers:
Q: Will I get to be in the room… Read more
posted on February 15th, 2012
Governor Jerry Brown announced late Tuesday he signed Senate Bill 98, the legislation reconstituting the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The entire board will be reappointed under the new bill.
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posted on January 24th, 2012
Have you been cancelled for an overtime or regular shift and registry or other non-bargaining unit personnel was used? This is a contract violation and a grievance has been filed. You may be eligible for reimbursement of your wages for that shift. Please contact your UNAC/UHCP staff representative, Penny Brown at 909-263-9198 immediately to find out if you have money coming.
posted on December 20th, 2011
We expect challenging negotiations this year for our new contract with Kaiser. In order for us to win, nothing is more important than the active involvement of each member.
Attend bargaining sessions as an observer. See for yourself what’s happening. This is a new and powerful way to get involved. See below for the Southern California bargaining dates. There will be an online sign-up, and locations announced, in January.
National Bargaining Dates
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posted on December 1st, 2011
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit heard oral argument on CVMC's appeal of the NLRB's determination that it violated federal law by refusing to bargain with Chino RNs' chosen representative, UNAC/UHCP. A three-judge panel asked questions of the attorneys representing CVMC, the NLRB, and UNAC/UHCP. The Court could issue its written decision by the end of the year.
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