UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the seventeenth bargaining session on December 11th. Articles 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, and newly submitted Articles “Duration” and “Union Activities” were re-proposed.
Article 1 (Childcare) was updated to reach a closer consensus on matching language between the UWHA and LR proposals. LR maintains a $50,000 childcare fund, while UWHA continues to propose $506,000 to cover childcare expenses for members.
LR updated Article 2 (Committee Memberships & Hospital Committees) to reflect the most recent changes regarding the GMEC Policy Subcommittee (previously known as the Institutional Resident/Fellow Advisory Committee, IRFAC), with a maximum of two representatives from UWHA. UWHA continues to assert that maximum resident/fellow representative on this committee is essential.
Article 10 (Leave – Bereavement) was updated by UWHA to reflect the most recent LR language. UWHA kept language to be more inclusive of those who necessitate further travel for bereavement.
Article 11 (Leave – Extended), LR added language to their proposal which would clarify that employees can take additional leave in addition to PFML payments.
Article 12 (Leave – Holidays), UWHA updated language to reflect Native American Heritage Day, and kept proposed language to pay out paid personal holidays.
Article 13 (Leave – Miscellaneous), LR increased the amount of parental leave an employee can take to 18 weeks – using a combination of sick leave, personal holiday, and unpaid time off. UWHA still has substantial concerns regarding accommodations made for pregnant residents/fellows.
Article 15 (Leave – Sick), LR agreed to language to reflect UWHA language on bereavement leave and childcare needs during sick leave. UWHA continues to maintain payout of sick leave at the end of residency.
Article 18 (Moonlighting), LR updated their language to reflect the UWHA program performance language.
Article 22 (Progression by Training Year), UWHA updated the proposal to reflect concerns made my LR about the tables being confusing – removing the tables entirely. UWHA continues to assert that members who are required to take a research year, will progress in their program during this time.
Article 23 (Salary/Stipend), LR updated their salary proposal to be 2% (90 days after ratification, equating to <1% even if immediately implemented), 2% (July 1, 2020), and 1% (July 1, 2021). Additionally, the housing stipend proposal from LR was increased by $100, raising the stipend to $2,100 per year.
LR brought forth the same counter proposals on Article XX “Duration” and Article XX “Union Activities” as they did last time these articles were discussed.
The next bargaining session is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17th from 3:00-7:00pm at Roosevelt Commons West, Rm. 271. UWHA urges all members to attend.
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