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Pharmacists (Kaiser)

Officers

Lawrence Louie, PharmD
President (Areas: Baldwin Park, South Bay)
Email: upsc.lawrence.louie@gmail.com
Nancy Magnante, PharmD
Vice President, Ambulatory Care (Areas: Antelope Valley/Kern, Panorama City)
Email: upsc.nancy.magnante@gmail.com
Houry Abajian, PharmD
Vice President, Inpatient (Area: Woodland Hills)
Email: UPSC.houry.abajian@gmail.com
John Pok, PharmD
Vice President, MOPC/CRP (Area: Downey)
Email: upsc.john.pok@gmail.com
Gary Laird, PharmD
Vice President, Outpatient (Area: Orange County)
Email: UPSC.Gary.Laird@gmail.com
Robin Borden, PharmD
Secretary (Area: Riverside)
Email: UPSC.Robin.Borden@gmail.com
Daniel Szeto, PharmD
Treasurer (Areas: Los Angeles, West L.A.)
Email: UPSC.Daniel.Szeto@gmail.com
Cheryl Chan, PharmD
Steward Coordinator - North (Areas: Fontana, Ontario)
Email: UPSC.Cheryl.Chan@gmail.com
Max Wang, PharmD
Steward Coordinator - South (Area: San Diego)
Email: upsc.max.wang@gmail.com

Contract Specialists

Azadeh Bamshad, PharmD
2018 Contract Specialist - North (Areas: Downey, Orange County, Panorama City, South Bay, West L.A., Woodland Hills)
Cell: 909-962-9750
Email: upscnorth.cs@unacuhcpaffiliate.org
Kathleen Varisco, PharmD
2018 Contract Specialist - South (Areas: Baldwin Park, Fontana/Ontario, L.A., Riverside, San Diego)
Cell: 909-962-9757
Email: upscsouth.cs@unacuhcpaffiliate.org

Staff Representatives

Sheri Gotanda, PharmD
Staff Representative (Areas: Baldwin Park, Downey, Orange County, San Diego, South Bay, West L.A.)
Email: Sheri.Gotanda@unacuhcp.org
Dana Hohn
Staff Representative (Areas: Fontana/Ontario, Los Angeles, Panorama City, Riverside, Woodland Hills)
Email: Dana.Hohn@unacuhcp.org
Holly Rhodes
Staff Representative (Areas: Antelope Valley/Kern)
Email: Holly.Rhodes@unacuhcp.org

Pharmacists (Kaiser) News

2018 UNAC/UHCP Scholarship Program

Posted on April 1, 2018

Applications are now open for the 2018 UNAC/UHCP Scholarship program. Applications can be submitted until May 18, 2018 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

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Important Kaiser Update

Posted on March 29, 2018

With developments occurring rapidly around Kaiser negotiations and our new union alliance, we want to make sure you have the latest information.

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3rd Annual Labor United Against Cancer 5K

Posted on March 3, 2018

For the third year in a row, we linked arms with the American Cancer Society and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1428 to raise funds and awareness with our 5K: Labor United Against Cancer on Saturday, March 3 in San Dimas, CA.

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We Are The Heart of KP

Posted on February 22, 2018

Watch the video recap of our February 14 actions across Southern California! #WeAreUNACUHCP

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What’s At Stake

Posted on February 19, 2018

Join thousands of union members on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in San Diego. We stand together as working people to secure our future.

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Kaiser PSP Payouts

Posted on February 6, 2018

Under the Performance Sharing Plan (PSP), qualifying union members will receive a final payout based on the 2017 performance goals reached by each medical center and regional operation in the Kaiser Permanente Southern California region.

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Are you joining the 2nd Annual Women’s March in your community this Saturday?

Posted on January 18, 2018

Wear UNAC/UHCP Blue and tag @UNACUHCP on social media! Los Angeles: Downtown LA, 9 am-4 pm Orange County: Santa Ana, 9 am–1 pm First Aid volunteers needed. San Diego: Waterfront Park, 10 am-1 pm March with San Diego Labor Council and our local CLUW chapter. For more information about where we’re meeting at 9:30 am […]

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December 2017 Voice Newsletter: More Attacks on the ACA

Posted on December 11, 2017

This month’s eVoice newsletter featured an article on the continuing attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Also in this issue, St. Francis registered nurses and Beverly registered nurses are at the bargaining table, all Kaiser UNAC/UHCP members are gearing up for negotiations next year, and highlights from our community service program.

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President Denise Duncan Op-Ed: The ACA is Still Under Attack

Posted on October 23, 2017

While the repeal efforts aimed at the Affordable Care Act are over for now, efforts to destabilize the landmark health care law are ongoing. We need to stay focused on the attacks on health care that threaten access to care.

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California Governor Jerry Brown Signs SB 17

Posted on October 10, 2017

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed SB 17 into law. Senate Bill 17 requires drug makers to explain price hikes. UNAC/UHCP strongly supported the landmark drug pricing transparency bill as it made its way through the California legislative process.

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