RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the eighth (virtual) bargaining session. Articles discussed: Article 1, Definitions: RFPU agreed to keep language that defines a resident or fellow as “accredited by the ACGME” and add “dental” to the definition. Article 3, Childcare: RFPU provided an updated proposal that UW Children’s Centers application fees will … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #8 (05/04/22)
Bargaining Summary – Session #6 (03/23/22)
RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the sixth (virtual) bargaining session. Articles discussed: Article 3, Childcare: UW proposed adding an additional $10,000/year to the Childcare Fund, for a total of $60,000/year. RFPU-NW estimates there are about 240 resident families at UW each year. UW also proposed adding multiple links to resources. As a … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #6 (03/23/22)
Spring Childcare Fund Application is now Open!
TimelineApplication Open: March 1stApplication Deadline: 11:59pm on March 15thNotice from RFPU: By March 18thAppeals: Submit by 11:59pm on March 25thDisbursement from UW HR: Usually within 2-3 pay periods after appeals date Apply here! See here for more information on eligibility!
Upcoming Negotiation Prep Meetings
All Dues-Paying Members Are Encourage to Attend. No negotiation experience needed!Upcoming Dates: 9/27 @ 6pm - Article(s): Definitions, Committee Memberships and Hospital Committee, Housestaff Advisory Committee RSVP Here! 9/29 @ 6pm - Article(s): Childcare (Part II) RSVP Here! 10/6 @ 6pm - Article(s): Transportation (Part II), Subordination of Agreement RSVP Here!
Fall 2021 Childcare Fund Application is Open!
Fall Childcare Fund TimelineApplication Open: September 1stApplication Deadline: 11:59pm on September 15thNotice from RFPU: By September 18thAppeals: Submit by11:59pm on September 25thDisbursement from UW HR: Usually within 2-3 pay periods after appeals date Childcare Fund Eligibility and Determination Criteria: Inclusion Criteria. Inclusion is based on the household income, expressed in Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Must be a dues-paying member of the RFPUFor … Continue reading Fall 2021 Childcare Fund Application is Open!
Negotiation Prep Time – Article Planning Meetings
Join your co-residents & fellows to discuss how these articles can be improved in our next contract & draft language for our proposals. No prior contract/legal experience required, and we highly encourage first timers! It's important that we get different perspectives from our Union Members (you!) in order to make sure that our contract proposals … Continue reading Negotiation Prep Time – Article Planning Meetings
NOW OPEN: Spring 2021 Childcare Fund Application
Eligibility and disbursement criteria that are used for this fund can be found here on our website. Purpose: The RFPU Childcare Program is a benefit to help support residents and fellows with young children.APPLY HERE! TimelineApplication Deadline: 11:59pm on March 15, 2021Notice from RFPU: March 18, 2021Appeals Deadline: 11:59pm on March 25, 2021Disbursement from UW HR: Usually within 2-3 pay periods after appeals date. You … Continue reading NOW OPEN: Spring 2021 Childcare Fund Application
The Fall 2020 Childcare Fund Application is Open
Eligibility and disbursement criteria that are used for this fund are on our website. TimelineApplication Deadline: 11:59pm on Monday, September 28thNotice from RFPU: By Thursday, October 1stAppeals Deadline: 11:59pm on Thursday, October 8thDisbursement from UW HR: Late October or Early November Apply Here! You will hear from us regarding your eligibility for the fund, including your weighted score by October 1st, … Continue reading The Fall 2020 Childcare Fund Application is Open
April 9th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twenty-seventh bargaining session on Wednesday, April 9th via Zoom. UWHA presented counter proposals for Articles 1, 2, 6, 11, 21, 23, and 25. LR responded with proposals on Articles 6,11, and 21. Articles 3, 11, and 13 are ready to be Tentatively Agreed (TA) to (upon … Continue reading April 9th Bargaining Session
UWHA Emergency Childcare Fund
Due to the increased need for childcare, the UWHA has decided to set up an emergency childcare fund for the next few weeks. One of the reasons for our recent dues increase was to be able to assist with unexpected needs as they arise. Although our union is financially lean, we believe this is the right thing … Continue reading UWHA Emergency Childcare Fund
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