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UNOCH 2027-2030 Board Elections
As announced during our September membership meeting and via email on September 8, 2026, all UNOCH board positions were up for reelection this November.
The deadline for nominations and application submissions closed October 13, 2026. Because UNOCH only received nominations from the current board members, a formal election will not be held. The current board wins by white ballot and will remain in office for the three year term, starting January 1st, 2027.
Your UNOCH Executive Board will continue to be:
Katie Langenstrass – Executive Director
Julie Murphy – Secretary/Treasurer
Lisa Deguzman – Nursing Division Director
Lee Woolridge Jr. – Technical Division Director
Crissy Fox – Advocate
Lora Keleman – Membership Services Coordinator
Jessica Valarezo – Recorder
The board looks forward to serving and working with you for another term. Our door is always open and we are committed to fighting for your best interests, so please feel free to reach out to any board member at any time with your questions, ideas, or feedback.
We have a busy few years ahead, starting with jumping back into negotiations for the RN Unit next summer. As we prepare, your contract priorities and input will be critical, so please keep an eye out for upcoming membership surveys.
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Technical Division Ratifies New Contract
UNOCH is excited to announce that the terms and conditions of the proposed 2025-2028 Technical Unit T/A has passed! The raises will be retroactive to July 6,2025 and the differentials will be retroactive to June 22, 2025. The contract will run through June of 2028. UNOCH would like to thank the negotiating team members for their dedication throughout the past 6 months, as well as the technical division member's for their participation.
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We have moved!
Our new office is located at
7700 University Ave in La Mesa.
While we transition all our documents, phones, fax, and postings, we wanted to make sure know where we are. Reach out to unoch@hotmail.com with any questions or concerns.
7700 University Ave in La Mesa.
While we transition all our documents, phones, fax, and postings, we wanted to make sure know where we are. Reach out to unoch@hotmail.com with any questions or concerns.
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UNOCH provides MetLife Legal plan.
UNOCH is proud to be providing all our members and fee payers with access to the Met Life legal plan. The Met Life plan will provide you with access to legal help for a multitude of needs. UNOCH members and fee payers will have access to unlimited use of the plan over the course of the year. UNOCH has already enrolled you, access and coverage will be effective aprox. 90 days after membership form received.
See plan highlights below. You can access the plan and make an account at www.legalplans.com.
METLIFE LEGAL PLAN
Key features:
- A national network of more than 18,000 pre-qualified attorneys
- In-person or over-the-phone counsel for the most common personal legal matters
- No deductibles, claim forms, copays, waiting periods
- Unlimited access to attorneys for as many legal issues as you have
- A voluntary benefit typically paid through payroll deductions monthly
- All Network Attorney fees are paid by the plan /Divorce coverage up to 20 hours.
- Out-of-network attorney option1
Comprehensive coverage for more than 60 legal matters including:
- Preparation of wills, living wills and trusts
- Purchase, sale and refinancing of a residence
- Debt collection and foreclosure defense
- Identity theft defense
- Tenant negotiations
- Civil litigation defense
- Adoptions
- Document review and preparation
Once the plan goes active You can access the plan by calling MetLife Client Service Center at 1(800)821.6400 or via the Met Life Legal website.