Retirees
Retired UNAC/UHCP members are eligible to join the Retiree Chapter at the rate of $25 per year. The committee is currently engaged in a number of projects, from recruiting more members to the Retiree Chapter, to answering the committee phone in the San Dimas office. In the future, members will have the opportunity to attend education conferences and special events. For more information, please call 909-618-0657.
Committee member Brenda Jordan, RN, says, “UNAC/UHCP does not end when you retire. It is a new beginning.”
Retiree Chapter 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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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
STATEMENT: Senate Republicans Pull Graham-Cassidy
Posted on September 26, 2017
UNAC/UHCP opposed the Graham-Cassidy bill because it would have resulted in a loss of health care access for tens of millions of Americans. Patients and those who care for them deserve better. We hope that leaders in the Senate can now get back to finding ways to stabilize the Affordable Care Act.
All Eyes on the Senate as Graham-Cassidy Under the Microscope
Posted on September 22, 2017
As we near the close of the budget reconciliation timeline where Senate Republicans may attempt again to vote on an Affordable Care Act repeal bill, all eyes have turned to the Graham-Cassidy bill, the last ditch effort to find 50 votes for repeal. UNAC/UHCP President Denise Duncan, RN, shared her thoughts on the latest repeal […]