Black Infant Health Services 71J - Contract Amendment for Additional Funding
On January 31, 2023, UPE met with the County regarding the above proposal concerning the impact on our members and the community the...
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Oct 10, 2022
Child Development Specialist Class Study Update
On October 11, 2022, UPE and the County met to continue discussions regarding the Child Development Specialist Class Study. As you may...
Sep 20, 2022
APS Moves to GRP
On September 21, 2022, UPE met with DCFAS to discuss the relocation of Adult Protective Services (APS) from the OB3 location to the...
Sep 7, 2022
CPSU Meds Update
On September 8, 2022, UPE met with the Department to continue discussions regarding UPE’s proposal for a specialized worker to help in...
Aug 18, 2022
Major Outbreak Procedures
UPE met again on August 19, 2022, with representatives from DHA to further discuss the Major Outbreak Testing Procedures. Cal-OHSA rules...
Jul 26, 2022
Safe Stay Community
UPE met with DHS and the Director of Homeless Initiatives on July 27, 2022, to discuss the impact of a Stay Safe Community encampment...
Jul 18, 2022
Cooling Centers
On July 19, 2022, UPE and representatives of the 008 and 005 bargaining units met with DHA management regarding “cooling centers.” As you...
Jun 24, 2022
DCFAS Modifies Safety Plan Timeline
Over the past several months, UPE and DCFAS have been meeting regarding the proposed changes to the Safety Plan Policy and Procedure. The...
Jun 24, 2022
DCFAS Proposes Changes to Timelines
Over the past several weeks, UPE and DCFAS met to discuss updates to several policies and procedures, including Safety Planning and...
Jun 12, 2022
Implicit Bias Training
UPE met with DHA on June 13, 2022, to discuss an upcoming implicit bias training for all staff. UPE called for the meeting to better...
Jun 9, 2022
Webcams
On June 10, 2022, UPE and DHA continued to meet over the Department’s decision to install web cameras on all employees’ desks. UPE is...
Mar 17, 2022
DA Social Media Policy
On Friday, March 18, 2022, UPE met with Representatives from the District Attorney's office regarding implementing a new social media...
Jan 21, 2022
Primary Care Closure
On Friday, January 21st, 2022, UPE met with representatives from DHA to discuss the relocation of staff who work for DHA in the Primary...
Jan 12, 2022
Telework DHA
DHA is beginning to implement a temporary telework plan for select workers in an attempt to limit the total number of employees at...
Nov 30, 2021
ARPA Negotiations Update
On November 30, 2021, your UPE 008 Negotiations Team met with the County to present our counter-proposal regarding the ARPA funds. UPE...
Nov 16, 2021
Return of Face-to-Face Cal-Works RRRs
On November 16, 2021, UPE met with DHA representatives regarding the Department’s plan to resume scheduling face-to-face renewal...
Nov 8, 2021
LOA & FMLA Changes
UPE met with representatives from DHA and DPS on November 8, 2021, to discuss changes to the administration of leaves of absence and...
Nov 2, 2021
711 G St. Outstation Assignment
UPE and DHA met and conferred on November 2, 2021, over the Department’s plan to send an HSS worker to 711 G St. once a week to provide...
Oct 25, 2021
CPSU Medication Distribution
UPE and DCFAS continue to meet over the Departments' intent to return medication disbursement duties to the CPSU Social Workers and...
Oct 18, 2021
Social Worker Study Update
On October 19, 2021, UPE and the County met to discuss the County's progress as it relates to the Humans Services Social Worker Class...
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