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FOR A VOICE IN THE WORKPLACE
We are thrilled to share that we won our union election! Out of 125 eligible APPs, 73% of the 105 ballots returned resoundingly voted “YES” to join UNAC/UHCP, the leading union for health care professionals in California and Hawaii.
By joining UNAC/UHCP, we have joined 35,000 health care professionals across California and Hawaii in a union that has over fifty years of experience bargaining contracts. UNAC/UHCP members have won collective bargaining agreements that have improved patient care and elevated standards in the health care profession.
What’s next?
We are excited that UNAC/UHCP will guide us in bargaining our first contract.
Stay updated by reading our Bargaining Updates:
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have specific questions or would like to be more involved.
Return to this page regularly to get the most updated information.
OUR VISION
We know that forming a union of APPs at SRS gives us a strong collective voice to address the most important aspects of our profession, including:
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stronger advocacy for patient care,
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sustainable workloads,
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work-life balance,
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transparency in workplace policies, and
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competitive wages and benefits.
WE ARE CHOOSING TO JOIN UNAC/UHCP
UNAC/UHCP represents more than 35,000 health care professionals throughout California and Hawaii.
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UNAC/UHCP has raised workplace standards for Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, Registered Nurses, and many other classifications of health care professionals. UNAC/UHCP members have fought for and won:
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Greater fairness by establishing a transparent pay scale with guaranteed step increases and yearly across the board raises,
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Improved health care benefits, such as no-cost employee health care for employees and dependents at Kaiser Permanente,
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A voice in the workplace by establishing workload committees to discuss manageable workloads,
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Historic wage increases at an average of $20/hour for thousands of Sharp HealthCare Registered Nurses,
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Retirement benefits with a defined pension, 401(k), and retiree medical insurance at Kaiser Permanente,
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Industry-leading professional development to support continuing education and career advancement.
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
In July of 2023, nearly 600 Physician Assistants at Kaiser Permanente Northern California voted to join UNAC/UHCP.
In October of 2023, 400 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists from Kaiser Permanente in Northern California joined UNAC/UHCP.
THE IMPACT OF JOINING UNAC/UHCP
"Before the union, our administration worked the NP/PAs like doctors, but treated us like clerical staff. Now that we are part of UNAC/UHCP, we are more respected and protected as a work group.
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Our workload is now more fair and appropriate, and we are able to speak up and take care of our patients without fear of retaliation.”
Donald Cobbler, PA, Kaiser Permanente - San Diego, CA
STAGES OF FORMING A UNION
Forming a union takes all of us. Each step requires a lot of conversation and solidarity. Here is a general overview of the process.
