Our union's capacity has grown significantly since we were legally recognized in 2014, starting from just a few board members to now having an eighteen-person board with three professional labor staffers. Due to these changes, we've reflected on what has evolved and suggest a number of amendments. See below for the main highlights or your ballot … Continue reading Reminder: Constitutional Amendment Election Closes at midnight on 2/28/21
RFPU – NW is Hiring!
Hiring: Administrative Assistant The Resident & Fellow Physician Union - Northwest (RFPU-NW) is an independent labor union formed by the medical resident and fellow doctors at the University of Washington affiliated hospitals (members have graduated medical school but are completing specialty training in a residency or fellowship). RFPU-NW advocates for the residents and fellows with … Continue reading RFPU – NW is Hiring!
Rebranding Announcement!
The University of Washington Housestaff Association was first formed in 1964 as a collective of residents and fellows with the intent to unionize. Multiple attempts to do were unsuccessful until 2014, when the UWHA was legally recognized as a union and our collective bargaining unit formed. Since then, we have successfully negotiated two contracts which have won our … Continue reading Rebranding Announcement!
Welcome to all our Incoming Residents!
We are excited to welcome you to Seattle! For those of you staying in Seattle, we're happy to keep you here!Starting residency during a pandemic has it's challenges, but we're here to help! Couple of reminders: Send in your membership card! Being a member is not automatic, you have to sign a card to receive … Continue reading Welcome to all our Incoming Residents!
UWHA Stands with LGBTQ Community
On Friday, the Trump administration finalized changes to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Disguised in a late-Friday announcement as “respect[ing] the dignity of every human being”, these changes removed legal protections for LGBTQ individuals against discrimination in healthcare settings. By limiting the definition of "sex discrimination" to male or female biological sex, these … Continue reading UWHA Stands with LGBTQ Community
Anti-racism Message To Members
Sent to full membership via email on May 30, 2020Dear UWHA Members, We feel compelled to write to you today as we see what has happened in Minneapolis, Tallahassee, Louisville, and Georgia recently, and acknowledge that the history of this country and of medicine is rooted in racism. We each have a responsibility in combating … Continue reading Anti-racism Message To Members
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
Winter Quarter UWHA Bike Fund Reimbursements Due: April 30th
If you’d like to participate in the UWHA CBA Bike Program, please submit documentation to GME (uwgme@uw.edu) before April 30, 2020. Please see below regarding what/how to submit: Quarterly Bicycle Stipend What: $25 stipend, given quarterly Eligibility: UWHA members who bicycle > 80% of the AY20 winter quarter (from January 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020) How: Legibly complete and … Continue reading Winter Quarter UWHA Bike Fund Reimbursements Due: April 30th
Announcing 2020-2021 President-Elect, Brandon Peplinski!
Please join us in welcoming our new President-Elect, Dr. Brandon Peplinski! Currently, Brandon is an Internal Medicine PGY2 and highly-involved UWHA General Board member. He has been championing resident rights over the past year on our Escalation Team. We're looking forward to Brandon stepping into his new role! If you are interested in joining the … Continue reading Announcing 2020-2021 President-Elect, Brandon Peplinski!
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