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Officers

Jay O'Brien, RN
SPNN President
Deborah Shepley, RN
SPNN Vice President
Sheila Berg, RN
SPNN Treasurer
Anna Patterson, RN
SPNN Secretary

Chairs and Co-Chairs

Rachelle Padilla, RN
Chair (Coronado)
Cynthia Karlicek, RN
Co-Chair (Coronado)
Kristen Palumbo, RN
Chair (Grossmont)
Sandy Cooper, RN
Co-Chair (Grossmont)
Melissa Reed, RN
Chair (Chula Vista)
Malyne Santos, RN
Co-Chair (Chula Vista)
Shawn McCoy, RN
Chair (Mesa Vista)
Julie Braatz, RN
Co-Chair (Mesa Vista)
Jan Hodgson, RN
Chair (Non-Hospital)
Carmen Picaso, RN
Co-Chair (Non-Hospital)
Deborah Shepley, RN
Chair (Mary Birch)

Staff Representatives

Michael Boccio, RN
Staff Representative
Email: Michael.Boccio@unacuhcp.org
Joel Emerson, RN
Staff Representative
Email: Joel.Emerson@unacuhcp.org
Yesenia Godinez
Staff Representative
Email: Yesenia.Godinez@unacuhcp.org

Sharp News

Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence This Nurses Week

Posted on May 3, 2018

Our 2018 advocacy and education project focused on domestic violence kicks off this Nurses Week! This year, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees (NUHHCE) locals with nurse members will be participating in nationwide community service. No matter what your medical classification, all members are invited to join our campaign to help prevent domestic violence and support survivors.

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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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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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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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SPNN and BRNA Join Beautification Efforts on Park Appreciation Day

Posted on October 7, 2017

On Saturday, October 7, our SPNN and Balboa affiliates participated in La Mesa’s 12th Annual Park Appreciation Day at MacArthur Park.

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In October, We Celebrate

Posted on October 1, 2017

Join us in celebrating our members whose professions are recognized during the month. Click on the links below to find out more. National Midwifery Week: October 1-7, 2017 American Pharmacist Month: October 2017 Physical Therapy Month: October 2017 Physician Assistant Week: October 6-12, 2017 National Case Management Week: October 8-14, 2017

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AFSCME Family Scholarship 2018

Posted on September 30, 2017

The scholarship program for children of full dues-paying AFSCME members, including UNAC/UHCP members, will award 10 scholarships of $2,000.

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