Links: Police killings are the sixth leading cause of death among young Black men. The CDC declared racism a serious public health threat.
YOU can help decide who RFPU – NW endorses in local elections this year!
It's time to start to think about the 2021 elections! Local elections are critical to seeing progress in our local labor movement, and various issues that intersect with healthcare accessibility. RFPU - NW is committed to supporting candidates who will fight to make Seattle and our region equitable for those who live here (including our patients). This … Continue reading YOU can help decide who RFPU – NW endorses in local elections this year!
RFPU-NW addresses recent anti-Asian hate crimes in King County, calls for action.
Asian Americans Advancing JusticeStop AAPI HateBystander interventionStop Asian Hate.InfoAsian Counseling and Referral Services (ACRS)
APPLY TODAY: Executive Board and General Board Nominations are Open!
APPLY FOR THE BOARD POSITIONS HERE If you're interested in getting more involved with us, APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/21-22RFPUBoard The following are the remaining open positions: Vice President: The Vice President is responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations for RFPU-NW, including managing the board. During negotiation years, the Vice President also assists the Lead Negotiator with … Continue reading APPLY TODAY: Executive Board and General Board Nominations are Open!
Meet Our New President-Elect and Lead Negotiator!
Dr. Amy Zhang (Anesthesia) - 2021-2022 President. She will begin as President - Elect on May 1st and transition to President on July 1st. Dr. Amy Zhang (she/her) is a first-generation/low-income resident physician in anesthesiology. She went to Harvard for undergrad with a need-based scholarship, then obtained joint MD and MBA degrees from Yale. She … Continue reading Meet Our New President-Elect and Lead Negotiator!
Attn: Incoming Interns, Residents, & Fellows!
Congratulations on matching to UW and RFPU - NW! We're so excited to welcome you all to Seattle in the coming months. Now that you've matched, we encourage you to: Sign your membership card! We have a strong union because over 80% of residents and fellows at UW are dues-paying members! We have some of the lowest … Continue reading Attn: Incoming Interns, Residents, & Fellows!
Take Action: Support SHB 1348
RFPU - NW has recently endorsed SHB 1348, Providing medical assistance to incarcerate patients. The majority of people incarcerated are incarcerated for less than 30 days. This bill updates current language around not suspending Medicaid for those incarcerated for 30 days or less. New language includes that a person’s incarceration status does not affect the person’s … Continue reading Take Action: Support SHB 1348
Post-Training Contract Negotiation Webinar
If you're a dues-paying RFPU - NW Member and would like access to a recording of this event, please contact admin@rfpu.org!
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
Now Open: President & Lead Negotiator Nominations for 2021-2022
The Application for President-Elect and Lead Negotiator Opens Today!Please fill out this form to nominate yourself for RFPU President or Lead Negotiator for the 2021-2022 academic year. President & Lead Negotiator ElectionsNominations Open: March 1st through March 22ndElection: March 24th through midnight March 31stRFPU-NW staff will reach out to all those who apply before the election. President-Elect/President Role: The … Continue reading Now Open: President & Lead Negotiator Nominations for 2021-2022
CIR Northwest 