Merced - Unit 3: Know Your Rights - Right to Representation
Union members have a right to representation at all meetings that are disciplinary or may become disciplinary. In California, labor law...
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- Sep 7
Unit 3: When to Contact UPE
As your exclusive bargaining representative, UPE’s job is to ensure our members’ rights aren’t being violated and assist in matters that...
- Sep 5
Merced Unit 3: Probationary Employees Benefit from Union Representation
Probationary employees are often confused about whether they can or should join the union. The answer to both questions is yes! ...
- Aug 31
Merced - Unit 3: Member Appreciation
As a member-lead union, it’s important for UPE to recognize our membership. You all are the backbone of our organization. The stronger...
- Jul 6
UPE's Endorsement of Nicole Silveira for the District Attorney
In early 2022, UPE met with Nicole Silveira as a candidate for the Merced County District Attorney's (DA's) office. After the meeting,...
- Apr 21
Merced - Unit 3: HSA Updates Job Specifications
On April 21, 2023, UPE and the Human Services Agency (HSA) in Merced County met to discuss the proposed revisions to the Software...
- Mar 6
Merced - Unit 3: Updates to Merced County Human Rules & Regulations
On March 6, 2023, UPE and Merced County met to discuss two recently enacted Assembly Bills: AB 1949 and AB 1041. AB 1949 provides up to...
- Jan 21
United Public Employees Donates to Merced Disaster Relief
The recent storms that rocked northern California since New Year’s Eve have affected many people across the state, but the population in...
- Jan 11
Merced State of Emergency
As the inclement weather continues, Merced County Executives would like to inform all staff that they are with you and they understand....
- Oct 5, 2021
Health Plan Information
During bargaining, UPE negotiated that the County hold off on freezing the Anthem 200 (Traditional) plan for another year, giving 003...
- May 28, 2021
Merced County HSA Proposed Operations Directive Changes
United Public Employees recently received notification from Merced County Human Services Agency of proposed changes in several of their...
- Mar 18, 2021
Negotiations Update: Ratification Results
On Wednesday March 17, 2021, the Unit 3 membership overwhelmingly voted to accept the contract extension with a 3% salary increase. The...
- Aug 4, 2020
Masks in the Workplace
As we all work through this unprecedented time of COVID-19, we want to remind our members that safe working conditions are the top...
- Jun 24, 2020
DSWCTE Reinstatement Rejected
On June 24, 2020, UPE proposed that Merced County reinstate the Disaster Service Worker Incentive effective June 22, 2020. We proposed...
- Apr 15, 2020
UPE letter to Supervisor Scott Silveira
April 15, 2020 Scott Silveira Supervisor, District 5 Board of Supervisors 2222 M Street Merced, CA 95340 Dear Supervisor Scott Silveira,...
- Dec 3, 2019
Merced Library Evening Hour Pilot
On December 3, 2019, UPE met with the County to discuss the rollout of evening hours to the library. The County shared that back in 2018...
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