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Bargaining Summary – Session #5 (03/09/22)
RFPU-NW and UW Labor Relations (UW) met for the fifth (virtual) bargaining session. UW Counter Proposals: Article 4, Disciplinary Action and Just Cause: UW proposed language stating that the employer will inform the employee about their right to representation. Additionally, they proposed language from current GME policy that says a focus of concern letter should … Continue reading Bargaining Summary – Session #5 (03/09/22)
YOU could be the next RFPU-NW President or Lead Negotiator!
Apply for president/Lead negotiator here! As we prepare for the '22-'23 academic year, we encourage all our co-residents to consider running for RFPU-NW leadership roles. We are a member-led union, this is one of the best ways to contribute to making your union strong!Nominations: March 1st - 22ndElection: March 24th - 31stSee roles, terms, and compensations details here. Please Note: … Continue reading YOU could be the next RFPU-NW President or Lead Negotiator!
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!
Bargaining Summary – Session #4 (2/23/22)
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!
Take Action by TOMORROW AT 1PM: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
Our Interest Arbitration bill, HB 1764 was passed through the House Labor & Workplace Standard Committee!HB1764's next public hearing will be tomorrow (Thursday) at 1:30pm in the House Appropriations Committee.There are 3 ways YOU can support this bill RIGHT NOW: Note Your Position for the Legislative Record: PRO (takes 30 seconds!)Submit Written TestimonyTestify Remotely (via video during the hearing) **Please leave … Continue reading Take Action by TOMORROW AT 1PM: Interest Arbitration for UW Residents
VOTE YES on Prop. 1 & 2 by Feb. 8th!
Yes, we know it feels like there have been a lot of elections in the last couple months. But this one is important too! Don’t forget to return your ballot by Tues, February 8th. As always, we encourage you to drop into a local ballot box, but you can also drop it in the mail … Continue reading VOTE YES on Prop. 1 & 2 by Feb. 8th!
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)
CIR Northwest 