Category: Contract

The University of Washington is trying to force us to negotiate our contract during regular business hours, pulling us away from our patients. UW knows that we are not willing to compromise patient care to advocate for ourselves. We demand to negotiate for a fair contract outside of normal clinical hours to minimize the impact … Continue reading

After more than ten months of negotiating, UWHA continues to fight for a fair contract. Over the course of this year, we have sent the university multiple petitions, hosted a 15-minute Unity Break with over 500 residents in attendance, hosted a resident-wide Wellness Day, engaged in multiple boycotts, and added political pressure through City Council. … Continue reading UWHA Submits Full-page Ads in Sunday Edition of Seattle Times

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the thirty-first bargaining session on Thursday, May 14th, hosted virtually. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), UWHA accepted additional meals language from the employer, and updated the fitness section to include language explaining how residents can gain access to fitness facilities at … Continue reading May 14th Bargaining Session

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the thirtieth bargaining session on Tuesday, April 29th, hosted virtually. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 2 (Committees), UWHA updated language regarding committee representation for residents and fellows per the last negotiation session conversation. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), LR agreed to language in line with ACGME … Continue reading April 29th Bargaining Session

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twenty-ninth bargaining session on Tuesday, April 21st, hosted virtually. UWHA sent counter proposals in advance for Articles 6 and newly proposed XX/Miscellaneous. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 2 (Committees), UWHA updated language regarding committee representation for residents and fellows. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), UWHA … Continue reading April 21st Bargaining Session

On April 27th, all nine Seattle City Councilmembers signed a letter of support on behalf of residents and fellows at the University of Washington receiving a fair contract. The letter was sent to Dr Paul Ramsey, CEO of UW Medicine, and UW President, Ana Mari Cauce. UWHA graciously thanks each Councilmember for their support and … Continue reading Seattle City Council Unanimously Supports Residents Being Offered a Fair Contract

Send A Support Letter Here:I am a Ally!I am a UW Patient Ally! The resident and fellow physicians of University of Washington have been working under an expired contract for almost a year (expiration: June 30, 2019). During this time, we have been denied raises, having been told before COVID19 began that our 80-hour work … Continue reading TAKE ACTION!

UWHA and UW Labor Relations (LR) met for the twenty-eighth bargaining session on Wednesday, April 15th. UWHA sent counter proposals in advance for Articles 6 and 21. The state appointed mediator was in attendance. Article 6 (Fringe Benefits), Both LR and UWHA have come to agreement on the meal reimbursement amount. UWHA updated language on how … Continue reading April 15th Bargaining Session