UPE met with BHRS in Merced on Monday, September 30, 2024, to continue discussions about the proposed changes to the Alternative Work...

United Public Employees (UPE) recently made our presence known at the Merced County Board of Supervisors meeting to send a strong...

On September 20, 2024, UPE met with the Department of Workforce Investment (DWI) to discuss a proposed reclassification of the Management...

On September 5, 2024, UPE met with BHRS to discuss its proposed alternative work schedule (AWS) policies for Unit 3 members. BHRS is...

At United Public Employees (UPE), we are committed to providing our members with exceptional benefits, representation, and support. As a...

On June 13, 2024, your UPE Unit 3 Negotiations team continued contract negotiations with Merced County despite the rising cost of living...

On May 22, 2024, UPE met with Merced County to negotiate the successor agreement for our Unit 3 members. During this session, UPE entered...

On May 8, 2024, UPE met with Merced County to negotiate a successor agreement for our Unit 3 members. During this session, UPE entered...

On May 2, 2024, UPE met with Merced County to negotiate a successor agreement for UPE Unit 3 members. UPE entered multiple proposals...

On April 15, 2024, UPE entered negotiations with Merced County on a successor agreement for our Unit 3 members. We will be sending email...

Currently, there are two vacancies on your six person UPE Unit 3 governing board. If you have the heart and passion to be part of making...

After receiving news of the 2024 Merced County Health Care rates, UPE addressed the Merced County Board of Supervisors regarding the...

Wear RED and join us in solidarity to show your support at the next Board of Supervisors meeting. UPE's Executive Director, Ted Somera,...

UPE would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 Board and Steward elections. Congratulations to those winning their seat!...

Union members have a right to representation at all meetings that are disciplinary or may become disciplinary. In California, labor law...

As your exclusive bargaining representative, UPE’s job is to ensure our members’ rights aren’t being violated and assist in matters that...

Probationary employees are often confused about whether they can or should join the union. The answer to both questions is yes! ...

As a member-lead union, it’s important for UPE to recognize our membership. You all are the backbone of our organization. The stronger...

In early 2022, UPE met with Nicole Silveira as a candidate for the Merced County District Attorney's (DA's) office. After the meeting,...