Previously, UW was not reimbursing residents who took and paid for their USMLE/COMLEX Step III exam before arriving here; despite that our contract states all residents are to be reimbursed for this exam. This was impacting a large number of residents who do their prelim year elsewhere. This exam costs $850, so this will put … Continue reading GRIEVANCE WIN: NOW ALL RESIDENTS WILL BE REIMBURSED FORÂ USMLE/COMLEX STEP III
Grievance Win: Chief Resident Stipends
For the past three years, psychiatry department leadership has made various attempts to avoid paying all chief residents their monthly stipend. This has never sat right with residents. This year, RFPU was enlisted to advocate for psychiatry residents and hold the employer accountable to our contract. In late January, the formal grievance process was pursued to prevent … Continue reading Grievance Win: Chief Resident Stipends
Parking Grievance Reimbursements
Due to a recent settlement agreement between the UW and UWHA, UWHA members are entitled to free night and weekend parking going forward (as specified below), and may be entitled to a refund of previously paid night and/or weekend parking at UWMC and/or HMC. Please read this entire email for details of how to request your refund. … Continue reading Parking Grievance Reimbursements
UWHA Settles Vacation Time Grievance with employer
After nine months of debate, UWHA and Labor Relations were able to come to an agreement in ensuring that residents and fellows are not improperly losing vacation time guaranteed to them. Previously, residents and fellows who scheduled vacation time (or sick time) that sandwiched a holiday (or weekend depending on the program), would have the … Continue reading UWHA Settles Vacation Time Grievance with employer
Resident & fellow physician union - northwest/CIR/SEIU 