Standing Together, Caring for All
Join UPAMM
Submit your membership form for the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine – AFT Michigan LOCAL # 5297
UPAMM is the democratic voice for physician assistants at Michigan Medicine.
With commitment to an open, transparent, and cooperative process, UPAMM is fostering an equitable workplace culture at Michigan Medicine, ensuring that PAs are given the respect and support they deserve.
As a UPAMM member, you have a voice in how your union represents YOU and all PAs across Michigan Medicine.
- Be involved in one of the committees
- Vote on our contracts and union officers.
- Run for a union office or a steward position.
Most importantly, there is strength in numbers. The more PAs who join UPAMM, the stronger our voice. The more power we have at the bargaining table to negotiate a better contract, the more support all of us will have in our workplace. Together, through your membership, we will meet goals, live up to our mission and continue to build our union.
Mission Statement
The mission of United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine (UPAMM) is to represent, advocate, and serve as the democratic voice for its Physician Assistant members. Through collective bargaining, we will strive to achieve a fair work-life balance, equal pay for equal work, and transparency in a diverse, inclusive, safe and professional work environment while providing the high quality and safe patient care we strive to achieve. Together, we will demonstrate the value we bring to our community by providing exceptional care and serving as a model of leadership and integrity.
- Economic Gains - Competitive Pay for PA Expertise
- Workload Protections and Clarity - No Free Work
- Benefits Maintenance / Improvements - Equitable Benefits
- Professional Autonomy and Agency – Culture Change
- Development of a PA Career Ladder – Opportunities for PA Participation in the Health System Tripartite Mission
- Continued Retirement Benefits
