Midwives/WOCN (Kaiser)
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Vice President CNM
Vice President WOCN
Treasurer
Secretary
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Area Representative (Riv, Font, Ont)
Area Representative (Baldwin Park, Downey, South Bay)
Representation Coordinator
Area Representative (San Diego)
Staff Representative
Midwives/WOCN (Kaiser) News
Kaiser Permanente Midwives and Wound Ostomy Nurses Affiliate Officer Nominations Now Open
Posted on December 2, 2013
UNAC/UHCP Affiliate Officer Election Announcement The Kaiser Permenente Midwives and Wound Ostomy Nurses (KPMWON) affiliate officer nominations are now open. Per the affiliate constitution the following positions are open for election: * President – 2 year term * Treasurer – 2 year term * Rep Coordinator – 2 year term * Area Representative – 2 […]
Tis the Season to Stand Up for Workers
Posted on November 20, 2013
Now is the time we must all stand together. Join UNAC/UHCP on Black Friday as we stand with Walmart workers and call for an end to retaliation against those who bravely speak out and push for a real, living wage. We will stand with workers at the Walmart in Crenshaw at 11:30 am.
Support the Typhoon Relief Effort
Posted on November 16, 2013
UNAC/UHCP has set up an online fundraising page to allow our members to donate to this critical effort. UNAC/UHCP will match all donations given on the page, up to $20,000.
Flu Vaccination/Masking Mandate
Posted on November 7, 2013
Kaiser provided the following answers to employee frequently asked questions. 1. Why is Kaiser Permanente mandating masks for those not vaccinated? This mandate is not from Kaiser Permanente. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has mandated that all health care workers in the county who have not had a flu vaccination wear […]
UNAC/UHCP Holiday Toy and Food Drive
Posted on October 31, 2013
This holiday season, UNAC/UHCP is spearheading an effort to give back to our local communities. Both the San Dimas and San Diego UNAC/UHCP state offices will be designated collection zones for a holiday toy and food drive on specific days, listed below. San Dimas Office: November 2 (10 am-noon) November 13 (10 am-5 pm) November […]
Affordable Care Act Exchanges Open
Posted on October 1, 2013
With the Affordable Care Act, health care professionals can take care of patients who need treatment, before their conditions become too dire to be fixed.
Board of Registered Nursing Scheduled to Be Down; Get Renewals in ASAP!
Posted on September 12, 2013
The Board of Registered Nursing website will be offline from September 30-October 10. If your renewal date is in September or October, complete your application prior to September 15 in order to avoid delays. You cannot work without a valid RN license. If your renewal date is in September or October, we recommend you get […]
Senator Elizabeth Warren Gets It
Posted on September 4, 2013
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s remarkable Labor Day message. If only all of our elected officials understood labor’s mission and purpose as well as Senator Warren!
An Update on SB 491
Posted on August 30, 2013
Unfortunately one of the bills we were working on and a key component in addressing the ACA failed today and did not get out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. SB 491 would have allowed for Nurse Practitioners to expand their role in the delivery of care, consistent with best practices as identified by the Institute of Medicine. This was a huge fight in the Capitol and we look forward to continuing to fight for patient safety and your profession.
Kaiser Members: Important Update about Kaiser Budget
Posted on August 21, 2013
One year ago this month, UNAC/UHCP and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions (CKPU) began discussions with Kaiser regarding “affordability.” After several months of protracted meetings last autumn, Kaiser announced the position eliminations of roughly 550 employees in Southern California, including 175 UNAC/UHCP members. At a meeting in late November, over 150 local affiliate officers […]