About UNAC/UHCP

The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) represents over 30,000 registered nurses and other health care professionals, including optometrists; pharmacists; physical, occupational and speech therapists; case managers; nurse midwives; social workers; clinical lab scientists; physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

UNAC/UHCP is affiliated with the National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO.

Our Mission and Values

The mission of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP) is to empower health care professionals: to be advocates for UNAC/UHCP members and patients; to create a high quality work environment; to provide economic and professional advancement; and to improve the quality of health care.

The values that guide the work of UNAC/UHCP are: health care professionals representing health care professionals, guided by transparent, accessible, democratic governance; advocacy for quality care; and the empowerment of our members.