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Behavioral Health Services: APSS Call-In Procedure
After much back-and-forth UPE and the department have finally reached an agreement. The initial AWOL language that the department...
Jul 17, 2023


DCFAS / APS: Family Service Worker (FSW) Worker of the Day (WOD)
On July 18, 2023, UPE met with APS management concerning the above. This new policy codifies the existing practices. UPE had no...
Jul 17, 2023


DCSS: Dress Attire Guideline Update
On July 14, 2023, UPE met with the DCSS Management and labor relations regarding the above policy. The Department wanted to meet...
Jul 13, 2023


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,...
Jul 6, 2023


DCFAS / CPS: Youth Transportation
On July 6, 2023, UPE members held a Zoom meeting to discuss follow-up questions stemming from our meeting on June 30 with the department....
Jul 5, 2023


DCFAS / CPS: Youth Transportation
On June 30, 2023, UPE met with CPS management regarding a one (1) year 71-J (contract) they would like to implement with Hop, Skip, Drive...
Jun 29, 2023


DCFAS / PAPGPC: Worker of the Day Coverage
On June 23, 2023, UPE met with the County in regards to updating the above policy. UPE found that there were no significant impacts on...
Jun 22, 2023


DCFAS / PAPGPC: Reporting Absences & Time Off Policy
On June 23, 2023, UPE met with the County in regard to updating the above policy. UPE found that there were no significant impacts on the...
Jun 22, 2023


DCFAS / PAPGPC: Deputy Court Function Policy
On June 23, 2023, UPE met with the County in regard to updating the above policy. Although there was little change in the policy and...
Jun 22, 2023


DCFAS / PAPGPC: In/Out Board Policy
On June 23, 2023, UPE met with the County in regards to updating the above policy. UPE found that there were no significant impacts to...
Jun 22, 2023


DCFAS/CPS: Youth Engagement Social Workers at the Welcoming Houses
On June 22, 2023, UPE continued the Meet and Confer with CPS management with emphasis on the duties of the Youth Engagement Social...
Jun 21, 2023


DHA: Return to Pre-COVID Lobby Capacity
On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, UPE and members of the 005 and 008 governing boards met with the Department of Human Assistance to discuss...
Jun 13, 2023
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