UW Residents and Fellows Contract Ratification Voting!
Bargaining Update Session 13 (Aug 8th, 2025)
UW put 4%, 3%, 3% and an increase in housing to $10k the first year, $11k the second year, and $12k the third year on the table last night and told us that they are at the limit of what they can give in this contract. We countered with 9%, 9%, 9% and an increase in housing to 11k the first year, 11.5k the second year, and 12k the third year.
2023 RFPU/CIR Primary Election Candidate Endorsements
This year, the Resident & Fellow Physician Union - Northwest (with much support from CIR!) will be making endorsements for candidates on the ballot for the Seattle primary election on August 1st. Endorsements are an important tool for unions to gain allies and build relationships with legislators who will champion our labor rights as essential healthcare workers … Continue reading 2023 RFPU/CIR Primary Election Candidate Endorsements
AY22-23 Annual Report Release
At the end of each academic year, RFPU-NW releases our annual report for the academic year. This report contains financial updates, information about our benefit programs, and summarizes the progress your union has made over the last year. The CIR/SEIU annual report is sent out to membership through a separate email and notification system. If … Continue reading AY22-23 Annual Report Release
AY23-24 RFPU Board/CIR Delegate Nominations Now Open!
APPLY HERE! Nominations Open: March 6-21Election: March 27-April 3Are you someone who wants to be the face of RFPU and represent the collective voice of your co-residents and fellows? Do you want to advocate for better conditions for residents and their patients? Are you interested in understanding the power dynamics in your hospital and nationally … Continue reading AY23-24 RFPU Board/CIR Delegate Nominations Now Open!
CIR Northwest Benefits Guide
Member BenefitsCIR Northwest is able to run because of members like you! All of our funding comes directly from member dues or financial subsidies from UW, per our contract.Member benefits include:Grant fund: RFPU disburses $25,000 in grant funding to dues-paying members each year. Applications are sent out each fall.Childcare fund: RFPU disburses $75,000 in childcare funding to … Continue reading CIR Northwest Benefits Guide
TAKE ACTION by 2/13: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1307 has been filed in the state legislature passed its first executive session!HB 1307’s second public hearing will be NEXT MONDAY, FEB 13 AT 4PM.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO Submit Written Testimony: See sample below Testify Remotely (via video during … Continue reading TAKE ACTION by 2/13: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
I-135 Social Housing and 2/14 Special Election!
Vote Yes on I-135! What is Social Housing?Social Housing is publicly owned and permanently affordable. It creates cross-class communities and renter leadership. There are four pillars to Social Housing integral to I-135. Publicly Owned. Social housing is publicly financed and controlled, with the express aim of housing people, not extracting profit. Renters and their homes are … Continue reading I-135 Social Housing and 2/14 Special Election!
TAKE ACTION by 1/25: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1307 has been prefiled in the state legislature for the upcoming legislative session! HB 1307’s first public hearing will be NEXT WEDNESDAY, JAN 25 AT 8AM.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO Submit Written Testimony See Sample Below Testify Remotely (via video during the … Continue reading TAKE ACTION by 1/25: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
Student Debt Relief Plan FAQs and Info
General InformationOn August 24, President Biden announced a Student Debt Relief Plan to help relieve student debt borrowers including forgiving $10,000 for all borrowers making less than $125,000 or married couples making less than $250,000; and $20,000 for borrowers with the same income restrictions that received a Pell Grant. Borrowers with undergraduate loans can also cap their … Continue reading Student Debt Relief Plan FAQs and Info
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