UAPD
The Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD), founded in 1972, is a national union of physicians and dentists in the United States. UAPD is a member of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).
UAPD in the News
Membership
UAPD represents 4,456 members, according to its latest financial document.
- Members include physicians, advanced practice providers, and other licensed healthcare professionals working in clinical, public health, and training environments.
- More than half of the union’s members are government (state or county) employees.
- Union members are expected to abide by the UAPD Constitution and Bylaws.
UAPD Membership
Dues and Fees
- According to the union’s financial records, UAPD working dues are set at 0.9% of a member’s yearly earnings, with no minimum or maximum limit applied.
- Dues are automatically deducted from paychecks after a contract is in place.
- The union is free to do what it wants with those funds without membership approval.
Union Finances
In 2025, UAPD collected $10,936,082 in total receipts, with $9.3 million from dues and agency fees paid by union members.
The chart below breaks down how UAPD spent $9.6 million, including:
$3.9 MILLION
in general overhead and union administration
32%
on representational activities like organizing new members and negotiating contracts
$1.1 MILLION
in benefits for UAPD officials and employees
