Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) - AFSCME Local 206, AFL-CIO Employee Directory
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) is a labor union representing licensed doctors and advanced practice clinicians, aiming to advance the interests of working medical professionals within both private and public healthcare sectors. Based in Sacramento, California, and established in 1972, the organization positions itself within the civic and social sector by organizing healthcare practitioners to pursue collective labor goals. Its constituency includes more than 7,000 practitioners, and the UAPD seeks to foster collaboration and mobilization across the medical workforce to influence practices and policy affecting medical care. A recent development noted in its activity is the formation of a new chapter at the University at Buffalo, reflecting ongoing expansion and organizing efforts beyond its traditional base. The union operates under the AFSCME Local 206, AFL-CIO umbrella, aligning with broader labor movements to support its members’ professional and workplace needs.