On January 15, 2025, UPE met with the Department of Behavioral Health Services (BHRS) to discuss the proposed telework policy. The meet...

On January 15, 2025, UPE representatives met with the Department of Auditor Controller to discuss a proposed telework policy. This policy...

UPE met with Merced County Department of Human Services Assistance, on January 10, 2025, regarding the new proposed telework policy....

On December 5, 2024, United Public Employees (UPE) met with Merced County to discuss the implementation of SB-525. Starting January 2025,...

On November 13, 2024, UPE met with Merced County to discuss the upcoming minimum wage increase to $16.50, which will go into effect on...

At United Public Employees (UPE), we stand strong for Merced County public employees, fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and safe...

On October 23, 2024, UPE met with the County of Merced Department of Probation regarding the Department’s proposed Workplace Violence...

UPE met with Merced County on October 7, 2024, to discuss the termination of the Anthem 200 health plan. The county has decided to...

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...