RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the fourth (virtual) bargaining session. UW Counter Proposals: Article 2, Committee Memberships: UW proposed language for GMEC committee that RFPU representatives are members of the bargaining unit, instead of “RFPU-NW members.” Article 5, Dues Deduction & RFPU-NW Membership: UW accepted RFPU-NW language memorializing that membership rosters are … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #4 (2/23/22)
Bargaining Summary – Session #3 (2/16/22)
RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the third (virtual) bargaining session. Maureen Broom, Enterprise Finance Officer, and Dwane Liuska, Director of Government Accounting presented UW Medicine’s budget for FY20, FY21, FY22, and YTD Financial Performance. UW Counter Proposals: Article 1, Definitions: UW accepted RFPU-NW’s strike to simplify language in the definition of “on-call” … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #3 (2/16/22)
RFPU-NW Unity Break: Feb. 23rd at 12pm!
Who: YOU! All RFPU-NW Members and Supporters (RSVP!)When: Wed, Feb. 23rd from 12:00-12:15pmWhere: UWMC-Montlake (Above Triangle Garage), HMC (9th & Jefferson), VA (Intersection @ S Columbian Way), SCH (River Entrance), and various clinics (email admin@rfpu.org if you are planning to walkout of another location)Why: UW has proposed 0% increases to your next contract. Show UW … Continue reading RFPU-NW Unity Break: Feb. 23rd at 12pm!
Bargaining Summary – Session #2 (1/19/22)
RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the second (virtual) bargaining session. RFPU-NW presented the remaining initial proposals for Articles 23-26 and a newly proposed article, and UW presented all of their initial proposals. The proposals can be read in their entirety here, along with a short video summary from this session by RFPU-NW … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #2 (1/19/22)
Bargaining Summary – Session #1 (1/12/22)
RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the first (virtual) bargaining session. RFPU-NW presented initial proposals for Articles 1-22. The remaining article proposals will be presented at the next session on Wed, January 19th. The proposals can be read in their entirety here, along with a short video summary of the session from RFPU-NW … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #1 (1/12/22)
Take Action by 1/14: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1764 has been prefiled in the state legislature for the upcoming legislative session! HB 1764's first public hearing will be NEXT FRIDAY, JAN. 14TH AT 8AM.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO Submit Written TestimonyTestify Remotely (via video during the hearing, usually < 2 mins) … Continue reading Take Action by 1/14: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
(CANCELLED DUE TO COVID) RFPU-NW Negotiation Kickoff Rally!
UPDATE: This event was cancelled due to the Omicron surge in Seattle. When: Jan. 11th from 6:00-7:00pmWhere: Above the Triangle Parking Garage, UWMC - MontlakeWho: YOU and YOUR CO-RESIDENTS! Speakers: RFPU-NW Members and Leaders, Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley, and other UW union leaders! There will be speeches, sign waving, snacks, and solidarity! Come pump up your … Continue reading (CANCELLED DUE TO COVID) RFPU-NW Negotiation Kickoff Rally!
Fill out your Annual Survey by 11/24!
Surveys sent to all members via your non-UW.edu email address. Make sure to fill out your survey & get your co-residents/fellows to fill out by November 24th! This data is used for negotiations, so it's highly important that all members fill it out. Takes less than 10 minutes on average.
We’ve agreed to 3-7pm Bargaining Sessions
We've come to a compromise with Labor Relations and GME and will be bargaining from 3:00-7:00pm via Zoom starting in January. Bargaining Dates: January 12th, 19thFebruary 16th, 23rdMarch 9th, 23rdApril 6th, 20thMay 4th, 18thJune 1st, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 29th RSVP for Bargaining Sessions here to receive the Zoom logins before each session! Bargaining Session … Continue reading We’ve agreed to 3-7pm Bargaining Sessions
COVID MOU: RFPU-NW Members Meet with GME & Labor Relations
Last Friday, Sept. 24th RFPU-NW members and UW GME & Labor Relations met to bargain the extension of our COVID MOU, which expired on July 31, 2021. Original COVID MOU (expiration: 7/31/21) Labor Relations/GME Proposal (sent: 9/23/21) RFPU - NW Counterproposal (sent: 9/27/21) Labor Relations/GME Counterproposal (sent: 10/1/21)Most notably, our counterproposal includes a COVID Bonus … Continue reading COVID MOU: RFPU-NW Members Meet with GME & Labor Relations
Resident & fellow physician union - northwest/CIR/SEIU 